Many Belizeans like teachers and students are already on their Easter break while others are preparing for their Easter weekend getaway. Well, before you think about leaving the house, ensure that you make a list and cross check all appliances you need to unplug and discuss your travel plans with neighbours you trust that are staying behind. Those are a few of several tips that Fire service chief Orin Smith gave today at a briefing. Here's more.
Orin Smith, Station Chief, National Fire Service
"A number of persons are expected to be travelling over this holiday season, as they usually do. And one of the cautions we reach out to them with is unplug every electrical equipment or appliance that is not necessary to be plugged in. Consult with a neighbour, particularly one that is not travelling, to keep an eye on your home. If you have working smoke detectors, let them know that you do and if he/she hears any of the alarm goes off, to do an investigation or to call the fire department immediately. If he does not have a smoke alarm, I would advise that he gets one before leaving so that if something occurs within his home, the neighbour would know by some means or another since no one is within the home. As well, leave a contact number so that he can be reached."
Reporter
"How ready is the department? Are you fully staffed during this Easter holiday?"
Orin Smith
"We are always staffed and I believe we know fully well the conditions of our responding units at this point in time. Nonetheless, we will do the best we can with the resources available to us."
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