CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) is advising the public to opt for alternative noise-making methods instead of firecrackers to prevent accidents during holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n
SFO2 Wendell Villanueva, Information Officer of the CCFO, emphasized the need for caution during the holiday season, especially for the majority of the people who use firecrackers.<\/p>\n
“Oplan Paalala na iwas paputok, wala gyud namo giconsider nga mao ni atong himuon nga pamaagi for merry-making, sa pagsugat sa Pasko ug Bag-ong Tuig, wala gyud ni namo [gi-consider],” Villanueva said on Tuesday, December 12.<\/p>\n
The call to public safety came after the fire incident in a firecracker factory at Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City where four people, including the owner, died.<\/p>\n
Villanueva suggested using vehicle horns or purchasing “torotot” for noise-making purposes instead of firecrackers.<\/p>\n
He added, “Kaysa mabuthan ta? Gamit nalang ta’g taklob sa kaldero; atong i-pakang pakang, saba man gihapon kaayo na siya sa tanan. Daghan ta’g alternatibo na mabuhat sa pagsaba-saba.”<\/p>\n
Furthermore, if the public insists on incorporating firecrackers into their traditions, Villanueva proposed that each barangay establish a ‘firecracker zone’ to concentrate monitoring and safety efforts within a designated area.<\/p>\n
“Sa maong paagi dili magpataka bisan asa lang na balay pabuto ta inag sugat sa Pasko ug Bag-ong Tuig,” Villanueva stressed.<\/p>\n
Despite being on red alert during the holiday season, the fire officer emphasized the importance of celebrating the holiday season without accidents.<\/p>\n
“Let’s be mindful no sa bati nga pagamit sa mga firecraker… aron malikayan gyud nato ang sunog this holiday season, likayan nalang gyud nato,” Villanueva advised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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