Safety Tips
A Northcliff resident writes:
We have been having various armed robberies in our area (Stuart Place) that has spiked tremendously in the last year. We have had six robberies in the past year alone and it's the same suspects that return.
With the Festive Season on our doorstep it is almost certain that people will travel to holiday destinations across South Africa to explore our beautiful country.
Unfortunately there might be a glitch in your travel plans if you are not prepared.
ER24 would like to advise motorists to do the following should they be confronted with a vehicle fire:
• In the event that the vehicle is still moving, calmly indicate a lane change and bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the side of the road.
• Switch off the vehicle completely and remove the keys from the ignition.
Ensure that your vehicle’s wiper blades and windshield surface condition is in an acceptable condition.
Accidental fires are just that – an accident. There are however, a number of ways to prevent a fire starting accidentally in your home. It starts with having the knowledge of possible causes of fires, and being aware of seemingly harmless objects in your home that could ignite and lead to a fire.
ADT Security and the National Hijack Prevention Academy bring you these important security tips:
• Remember that 68% of all hijacking occur close to home so be especially vigilant when pulling out of your driveway or coming home.
• If you have an electric gate, do not pull into your driveway before opening the gate. This can allow hijackers to box you in.
The chance of small children being seriously hurt, even killed, during a collision when not securely fastened into an appropriately-sized baby seat is five times as great as when they are secure. Paramedics notice on a daily basis how irresponsible adults allow their children to sit in the front seats, or even stand between the front seats.
Safety tips from ER24:
Winter is fast approaching. The mornings and evenings are getting slightly chilly and those long sleeves are being pulled out from the back of the cupboard. We need to start preparing our families for those inevitable episodes of colds and flu, and makes sure we are prepared for those really chilly days.
The two year old little girl who died last week in Johannesburg after being electrocuted in her home should have alarms bells ringing in every parent or guardians ears.
Warning from ADT, there are increased cases of dog poisoning, should you find your dog poisoned, but still alive, rush him IMMEDIATELY to your local emergency Vet.
Report your deliberately poisoned pet to the Police. Open a case. If incidents are reported, patterns could be established, and this may contribute to the arrest of criminals.
