With the festival of lights being celebrated on Wednesday, the Fire and Rescue Services has taken steps to carry the message of safe Deepavali to students.
S. Manivel, Station Fire Officer, Headquarters Vellore Fire and Rescue Services, said: “We visited four schools and a college, demonstrated how to burst crackers and told the students what to avoid.”
The personnel also distributed about 30,000 pamphlets to the public in places such as the old bus terminus, new bus stand, Bagayam and Green Circle.
“Those who light the crackers should use a long incense stick. They should wear cotton and avoid loose fitting clothes. Crackers should not be held in the hand and lit. Rockets should not be fired in a locality of huts,” Mr. Manivel said.
People bursting crackers should wear shoes and keep a bucket of water nearby. Burns, if sustained, should be washed with water to prevent damage to the skin. Ointments should not be applied. Fire tenders would be on the rounds to tackle any situation. The 108 ambulance would be kept ready to attend to any emergency. District officials said the ambulances are being deployed at centre points in crowded areas throughout the district from Arakkonam to Tirupattur.
Tiruvannamalai
Rain on Monday dampened the festive spirit of the residents.
Schools and colleges were closed owing to the rain. However, the usual bustling crowd was missing and traders failed the get the usual business. Villagers who visit Tiruvannamalai for purchase were less in number owing to the rain.
