JEMS issues winter safety tips
Children should never be left around candles without adult supervision.
Johannesburg Emergency Services Management (JEMS) has thanked residents for their cooperation during the cold weather of the weekend of 16 to 18 March.
“JEMS would like to thank all the residents of the City of Johannesburg for ensuring that no major incidents relating to the cold and wet weather conditions were reported during the weekend. We have proved that together we can create safer communities throughout the City. Residents are encouraged to continue to look after any heating devices, and not to leave them unattended to prevent fire incidents at home,” said spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi.
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Mulaudzi has issued the following tips to stay safe during winter:
Candle safety tips
1. Keep candles away from children
2. A child should not be left unattended in a room where a candle is burning
3. Store candles, matches and lighters out of the reach of children
4. Candles should not be used to light stoves
5. Candles should not be used in a confined space
Braziers/ Imbaula/ Container Fires
Use these in a well ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide inhalation, and before you go to bed, take it outside
Paraffin
1. Put your paraffin stove on a flat surface where it can’t fall or get knocked over
2. Use safe containers to store paraffin, eg safety cap bottles
Before you go to bed or out
1. Never go to bed or out while a candle or paraffin lamp is still burning
2. Switch off heaters and stoves at the plug before going to bed or out
3. Always put cigarettes out carefully, and do not smoke in bed
For any life-threatening emergencies, call 10177 from landlines, 112 from cellphones, or the City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Call Centre on 011 375 5911.
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