With the onset of the dry season, the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) has appealed to residents to shun acts capable of causing wildfires.
The Acting Director General of FEMA, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo made the appeal in a statement signed by the Head Public Affairs of the Agency, Nkechi Isa and made available to Journalists in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Ag Director General informed the general public that the dry conditions and strong winds during the harmattan season could lead to an elevated risk of wild fires.
He further stated that,” the harmattan and dry season in Nigeria pose various challenges that require a proactive and comprehensive disaster management approach”.
He cautioned against indiscriminate bush burning, particularly at the communities.
The FEMA Boss also advised residents that petroleum products should be discharged only when the temperature is cool.
While emphasising the need for residents to always switch off electrical appliances when not in use, Sabo urged that all homes, cars and business places be equipped with basic fire fighting equipment particularly an extinguisher.
He added that reduced visibility due to dust and haze can impact road and air travel and appealed to practitioners to exercise caution and heed to flight advisories this season.
The Ag DG called on residents of the FCT to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency.
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