DON’T WALK, RIDE OR DRIVE IN RAINS — GNFS URGES Public AHEAD OF RAINING SEASON
As part of measures to help safeguard lives and property in the wake of the rains, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has advised the general public not to walk, ride or drive in rains.
ADO 1 Alex King Nartey, from the communications department of the GNFS in an interview with the media today stated that the habit of most people is often trying to rush home through the rain rather than looking for safer place is worrying.
He added that the dangers are that, one could be hit with a flying object, a falling electricity wire or pole and vision may be impaired.
ADO 1 Alex King Nartey further advised the general public especially parents to always remember to switch off all electrical gadgets when leaving the house.
He added that, under normal circumstances, these electrical fittings should have been checked before the onset of the rains.
ADO 1 King Nartey said as the rains get heavier, walls are getting wet and weaker and “we can all get electrocuted if these connections are not right.”
According to him, power fluctuations are capable of causing sparks in the sockets, which can result in fire.
He further advised parents not to allow their children to sleep close to walls especially in the mud houses nor pass wires under carpets as these actions are all recipes for disaster.
ADO 1 Alex King Nartey however urges the public to call on the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) emergency line 112 in time of disaster.