CDD urges ‘safe practices’ during Ramadan

By JT - May 29,2017 - Last updated at May 29,2017

AMMAN — The Civil Defence Department (CDD) on Monday urged the public to take necessary safety precautions and avoid wrong practices during the fasting month of Ramadan, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The CDD highlighted the importance of being careful while cooking and checking gas cylinders to avoid fires, in addition to preserving food properly to avoid poisoning.

The department called for avoiding speeding or driving at all when feeling tired, and to avoid staying in the sun for too long.

The CDD asked those supervising construction projects to follow up with their workers and give them enough rest during work, especially during fasting hours, stressing the importance of committing to advices from a specialised doctor when it comes to chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart diseases. The CDD also urged citizens to call 911 in case of an emergency.

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