Autumn National Fire Prevention Campaign (November 9 to November 15, 2023)

National Unified Fire Prevention Slogan: "Even on busy days, stop the fire and be prepared"　

This initiative aims to further promote fire prevention awareness as we approach the time of year when fires are more likely to occur, thereby preventing the occurrence of fires, reducing the number of fatalities, particularly among Older Adults, and protecting precious lives and valuable property from loss.

10 Points to Protect Your Life from Residential Fires

Four Habits

1. Absolutely do not smoke in bed, and do not allow it
2. Do not place flammable items around the stove
3. Do not leave the fire unattended when using the stove
4. Clean the outlet of dust and unplug unnecessary plugs

Six Measures

1. To prevent the occurrence of fires, use appliances such as stoves and burners that are equipped with safety devices.
2. To ensure early detection of fires, regularly check residential smoke alarms and replace them approximately every 10 years.
3. To prevent the spread of fire, keep the room organized and use flame-retardant bedding, clothing, and curtains.
4. Install fire extinguishers and other equipment to extinguish fires while they are small, and confirm how to use them.
5. Elderly people and those with physical disabilities should always secure and prepare evacuation routes and methods.
6. Participate in fire prevention and disaster training, and conduct door-to-door visits to implement community-wide fire prevention measures.

Key Promotion Items

1. Promotion of Earthquake and Fire Disaster Measures

2. Promotion of Residential Fire Prevention Measures

3. Promotion of Forest Fire Prevention Measures

Promotion Items

1. Thorough Implementation of Fire Safety Measures for Fire Protection Objects, etc.

2. Promotion of initiatives to prevent product fires

3. Thorough fire prevention guidance for events where many people gather

4. Promotion of Fire Prevention Measures During Dry and Strong Wind Conditions

5. Promotion of Arson Fire Prevention Measures

 

　In recent years, fires caused by rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries have been on the rise. Please purchase products with PSE marks, follow the instructions for use, and stop using the battery if any abnormalities such as swelling occur.

　More than half of fires caused by earthquakes are due to electricity. Since seismic breakers are effective for preventing electrical fires, consider installing a seismic breaker to prepare for a major earthquake.

• General Affairs Department Fire and Disaster Management Agency Website(External Link)