Awareness campaign to reduce lightning-related mishaps
Prayagraj: Authorities of the UP Fire and Emergency Services are all set to launch a comprehensive lightning awareness campaign, known as Lightning Safety Awareness Week to focus on education, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to reduce lightning-related mishaps in the city, trans-Ganga, and trans-Yamuna areas of the Prayagraj district. The weeklong campaign will start on Monday and end on May 11. Chief Fire Officer (Prayagraj) RK Pandey told TOI, "On the directives of Commissioner of Police (Prayagraj) Tarun Gauba, officials of the fire department have drafted a weeklong awareness drive in the trans-Ganga and trans-Yamuna areas of the district." He added, "The lightning safety awareness campaign will be taken up in all fire stations of the district, including Civil Line, Naini, High Court, Meja, Bara, Koraon, Handia, Phulpur, Soraon, as well as Fire Units Police Station Jhunsi, Karchana, and Dhoomanganj."The CFO mentioned that fire station officers (FSO) will hold chaupals among villagers and inform them about preventive measures in case of lightning. As rural areas are mostly affected by lightning, officials have planned a series of campaigns in tehsils, including Meja, Bara, Koraon, Handia, Phulpur, Soraon and Karchana.In city areas, building owners will be advised to install lightning conductors in buildings, ensure proper earthing, and take protective measures. The CFO also stated that risk assessment and mitigation are the most important lessons, wherein people will be advised to adhere to weather forecast and early warning systems. Firemen will inform villagers about safe shelter points during thunderstorms.Under the specific safety guidelines, those working outdoors must avoid open fields, tall trees, and bodies of water. Indoors, people should avoid contact with electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows.
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