Civil Defence in Al Ain has implemented an awareness campaign on risks of fire accidents at the Al Ain industrial area which covered 510 operating establishments, in cooperation with Community Police at the Al Sanaieyah police station.
Director of Al Ain Civil Defence Department, Lt Colonel Mohammed Hamar Ain Al Darmaki noted that the campaign included testing of all protection equipment used at the shops of the industrial areas as well as providing tips on how to use fire extinguishers.
Methods of materials storage and their compatibility with the safety regulations have been checked during the campaign. Risks of illegal constructions added to the shops have also been tackled as they increase the likelihood of fire accidents. Owners of restaurants have been requested to keep gas cylinders safely outside of their shops.
According to Al Darmaki, , the campaign has aimed to convey an awareness message about the risks of fire to the target segment and to implement the Ministry of Interior’s strategic policies in disseminating the culture of preventive education and applying of safety and protection instructions at vital facilitates.
