The Asunafo North Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Bawa Mohammed, has advised residents to take safety precautions seriously in their daily activities to help prevent disasters in their homes and communities.
Speaking in an interview with Francis Agyapong Nimpong, Mr. Bawa stressed the importance of the proper use of electrical appliances. According to him, residents should avoid using appliances such as hair dryers and heaters in bathrooms or near wet areas to reduce the risk of electrocution.
He also cautioned against overloading sockets with multiple extension cords, describing it as one of the major causes of electrical fires. He encouraged the public to replace damaged or frayed electrical cords immediately and to install safety plugs in unused sockets, especially in homes with young children.
Mr. Bawa further advised residents to keep water away from electrical appliances at all times and to unplug devices carefully by holding the plug instead of pulling the cord.
He noted that the Asunafo North Municipal NADMO office, together with the Ahafo Regional office, is working tirelessly to ensure that the region remains disaster-free. As part of this effort, he urged residents to exercise extreme caution in handling gas cylinders due to their highly flammable nature.
According to him, gas cylinders should always be stored upright in well-ventilated areas and secured properly to prevent them from falling. He also advised residents to keep cylinders away from open flames and heat sources and to regularly check for gas leaks using soapy water.
Mr. Bawa warned against rolling cylinders manually or storing them in confined spaces, saying such practices could lead to fire outbreaks and other serious accidents.
He concluded by encouraging residents of Asunafo North and the Ahafo Region to use safety chains, straps, or racks to prevent cylinders from tipping over. He also advised that empty and filled cylinders should be stored separately and never kept in enclosed indoor spaces such as bedrooms.
Source: Francis Agyapong Nimpong
