*District Administration Doda issues safety advisory for Diwali*

DODA, October 19: In a bid to avoid the occurrence of any mishap during Diwali celebrations, the district administration Doda on Friday issued a safety advisory for the festival of lights.

 

The advisory read a series of do’s and don’ts to ensure mishap-free celebrations during the lighting of lamps and bursting of crackers on Diwali eve.

 

The advisory read:

1:Buy firecrackers etc from licensed shops.

2:Do not allow children to use fireworks independently but only under supervision.

3:Safety precautions indicated on the fireworks should be strictly followed.

4:Do not use fireworks which create sound above 125 db.

5:Do not wear silk, resham or polyester while using fireworks.

6:Use a candle or long stick to ignite the fireworks.

7:Always keep a bucket of water/sand and blanket at hand to extinguish fire.

8:Keep first aid box ready while using fireworks.

9:Aerial fireworks should be exploded in open spaces safe landing zone.

10:Dispose off used crackers properly by soaking in water.

11:Never ignite fireworks while holding them. Put those down, ignite and walk away.

12:Don’t put fireworks in any container to ignite.

13:Don’t use fireworks on animals.

14:Avoid bursting crackers near schools, hostels, hospitals, residential areas with senior citizens and crowded places.

15:In case of emergency, call Police Control Room or Fire Station for help.