FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR HOMES DURING HARMATTAN

BLACKWATER PRIVATE SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

🔥FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR HOMES DURING HARMATTAN

1️⃣ Avoid Using Candles Carelessly

Use flashlights instead of candles.

If candles must be used, place them in a glass holder and away from curtains.

2️⃣ Switch Off Electrical Appliances When Not in Use

Turn off irons, heaters, fans, and sockets before leaving the home.

Unplug phone chargers when not charging.

3️⃣ Check All Electrical Wiring

Fix any exposed wires immediately.

Avoid overloading extension boxes.

Use certified electricians only.

4️⃣ Be Careful With Cooking

Never leave food on the fire unattended.

Keep cooking gas far from heat sources.

Check for gas leaks regularly (if it smells like rotten egg, don’t switch anything on—open windows).

5️⃣ Keep Matches & Lighters Away From Children

Store them in locked drawers.

Teach children fire safety rules.

6️⃣ Avoid Burning Bush Close to Your House

Harmattan wind spreads fire very fast.

Clear dry leaves and grasses around the compound.

7️⃣ Store Fuel Properly

Keep petrol or diesel in approved containers.

Store them outside living areas, in cool places, away from flames.

8️⃣ Install Smoke Detectors

Even one detector in the corridor can save a home.

Test the batteries monthly.

9️⃣ Keep a Fire Extinguisher at Home

Most common type: Dry Chemical Powder Extinguisher

Place it in the kitchen and near the main entrance.

🔟 Avoid Smoking Inside the House

Cigarette butts can ignite dry materials.

Dispose of them properly.

1️⃣1️⃣ Teach Everyone Emergency Contacts

Fire Service: or local fire brigade numbers

Know at least two escape routes from the home.

1️⃣2️⃣ Avoid Using Traditional Stoves Inside Rooms

Charcoal fire produces heat, smoke, and sparks.

Use in open, well-ventilated areas only.

BY: Bello S. Adamu 

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