By Edito By Olufunmi
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, has urged residents to adopt safety measures at home and in their communities to prevent disasters and minimise their impact.
The Command made the call in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Al-Hassan Ahmad Kantin, on Tuesday to mark the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR).
The statement, based on a lecture note by DSF Abubakar Imrana Mansur of the Command, highlighted the importance of household preparedness in reducing risks and protecting lives and property.
It advised residents to avoid overloading electrical sockets, operate generators outside residential buildings, store cooking gas and fuel safely, keep emergency exits clear and develop family evacuation plans.
The Command also urged parents to educate their children on basic fire safety and ensure that elderly persons, children and persons with disabilities could evacuate safely during emergencies.
It stressed the need for markets, schools, places of worship, offices and other public facilities to have functional fire-safety equipment, accessible escape routes and effective emergency response plans.
The statement called on emergency management agencies, traditional and religious leaders, community organisations and residents to collaborate in promoting disaster preparedness across Kano State.
It further advised residents to identify potential hazards in their surroundings, take preventive measures, heed credible emergency warnings and act responsibly to reduce disaster risks.
The Command emphasised that disaster prevention required collective responsibility, adding that preparedness at the household level could contribute to safer and more resilient communities.
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed annually on Oct. 13 to promote awareness and action towards reducing disaster risks and strengthening resilience.
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