Important summer safety instructions from Kurdistan Region’s Civil Defense
These measures are issued by the General Media of Civil Defense of the Kurdistan Region to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens during the summer season.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – With the arrival of the first day of summer, the Kurdistan Region’s Civil Defense has issued the following urgent instructions to prevent any unwanted incidents:
1. Vehicle Safety:
- Keep vehicles away from the following items when parked:
- Soft drinks of all kinds
- All kinds of lighters
- Water bottles
- Perfumes, power banks, and electronic devices in general
- Slightly open car windows.
- Do not completely fill the vehicle's fuel tank.
- Avoid overfilling tires, especially when traveling long distances.
2. Hydration:
- Drink plenty of water and various fluids, especially during sun exposure, to compensate for fluid loss.
3. Gas Cylinder Safety:
- Do not expose cooking gas cylinders to direct sunlight.
4. Electrical Safety:
- Ensure electrical switches are not overloaded.
- Only use air conditioners in rooms where family members are present.
- Do not overload electrical wires beyond their specified capacity.
- Avoid using electrical distribution and extension cords for multiple devices simultaneously.
- Turn off excess electrical appliances to reduce the load on electricity networks.
5. Generator Safety:
- Generator owners should install high-quality conductors and avoid using random spider wires.
6. Agricultural Safety:
- Do not burn the residues of wheat and barley harvests to prepare the land for planting. Legal action will be taken against those who do.
7. Swimming Safety:
- Swimming in rivers and streams is prohibited except in permitted swimming pools.
- Ensure all safety requirements are met in swimming pools, and guide pool owners on the guidelines and depth of the pools.
8. Sun Protection:
- Use an umbrella and apply sunscreen to protect your skin from direct sunlight.
- Avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11 am and 3 pm.
9. Environmental Care:
- Irrigate gardens and trees to protect them and improve the surrounding environment.
- Operate several water fountains in different public squares and parks to provide relief from the hot weather.
- Plant more evergreen trees to provide adequate shade and improve the atmosphere with oxygen.
10. Emergency Contact:
- In case of any emergency, call the Civil Defense Control Telephone (115) free of charge from all lines and networks. This number is available in the provinces of Erbil, Sulaimani, Duhok, Halabja, as well as the independent administrations of Soran, Garmian, Raperin, Zakho, and Akre.
These measures are issued by the General Media of Civil Defense of the Kurdistan Region to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens during the summer season.
