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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has called on all residents to observe extra cautions to ensure general safety at workplace, markets and on the road during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
For a safe society, the ministry has urged people to ensure the availability of a functioning fire extinguisher in the houses and workplaces, perfect knowledge on best mode of its usage, good electrical connections, safe connection of the gas inside the kitchen and avoiding leaving the cooking pans on the stove for a long period without surveillance.
The ministry also encouraged switching off the stove immediately after cooking, switching on the exhaust fan, monitoring the children in the kitchen and the alertness while cooking.
In a statement, the ministry said,"The drivers in general are requested to strictly follow all traffic rules and regulations, especially avoiding over speeding during iftar time, avoiding parking vehicles wrongly in front of Masjids during the night prayer, not occupying the parking of special needs, giving way for the emergency vehicles and to guarantee the provision of the rights of pedestrians. We would also like to request the heavy duty vehicles' drivers to follow the no entry timings atprohibited areas.
Traffic Safety in Ramadan
Don't rush to reach the iftar place
It is preferred to start early before the iftar time as the period before iftar has been noticed as the most vulnerable time for traffic accidents during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Safety of Children
Be alert to prevent children playing on the internal roads in the residential areas, especially during the night time, in order to protect them from road accidents. Allow the children to play only at designated areas.
Wrong Parking
Avoid wrong parking of vehicles, obstructing the traffic movement on the road, especially during the night prayer times like Taraweeh or mid night prayers or iftar gatherings.
Collision Accidents
Before crossing the road, ensure that the road is completely free from vehicles from both sides, especially during peak hours and cross the road only through designated areas for crossing.
Shopping
Avoid last day shopping for Ramadan and Eid. Finish shopping early enough to avoid traffic jam and parking at no-parking areas because of heavy rush on the roads.
Garangao Night
The Qatari society celebrates the local fiesta of 'Garangao Night' on the 15th night of Ramadan. During this occasion, children will be walking around residential areas to collect sweets and gifts from neighbours. Hence, be extra cautious while driving on the road during this night and take enough safety measures to ensure the safety of small children.
When you Smell Gas Odor
*Immediately ventilate the place by opening all doors and windows to eliminate or reduce concentration of the leaked gas.
*Avoid ventilation of the place by switching on the exhaust fan because the leaked gas has the specialty of instant ignition and an electric spark when switching on a fan or a light may serve as a point of ignition to the highly inflammable gas.
*Use soap foam to locate the point of leakage of the gas and never use a burning matchstick near a gas cylinder to locate the place of leakage.
Protection from fire in the kitchen
*When fire breaks out in the oil pan, cover the burning pan with a fire blanket in order to isolate the source of the oxygen and avoid pouring water into an oil pan as it will ignite the fire.
When fire breaks out in the trash bin, cover the burning trash bin immediately with a fire blanket or damp cloth to prevent the oxygen from reaching of the fire, which is main factor for the ignition.
* Equip your house with a suitable fire extinguisher and ensure its validity and functionality.
* Don't leave the children alone in the kitchen or near hot and burning materials or electrical power sources.
* In the kitchen, don't put on flowing dresses or nylon mixed wears as it may attract fire.
In case of any emergency, don't get scared, but act wisely by calling emergency number 999 immediately or emergency number for the deaf 992.
My Address
Always keep with you your address in detail such as building number, street number and zone number as this will help the emergency response agencies in Qatar to reach you quickly.
Begging
Begging is considered as a reprehensible behaviour. If you see anyone begging, report to Anti-Begging Section at Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Interior on 2347444 / 33618627. The approved charity organisations are the official agencies in the country to help the needy and poor people.
Protection from food poisoning
* Check the validity of canned, frozen or preserved foodstuff and also make sure that there are no any change in the smell, colour or texture of the stuff.
Also ensure that:
* The foodstuff has been kept in a clean and closed place or in the refrigerator.
* The place and food are clean and neat whenever you dine out.
