“Anutin” instructs to prepare a plan to prevent fire suppression approaches.

Bangkok, "Anutin" reiterated.Organize a prevention plan An effective approach to suppressing fires after the Provincial Waterworks Authority found a spike in fire statistics. Factories using hazardous chemicals are experiencing more incidents. Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, said that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Pay attention to following the fire situation. Including the case of chemical leaks in factories. In various areas throughout the country, because information from the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (NPDC) indicates information on fire occurrence. Between 1 Jan. - 2 May 2024 and the same period of 2023, it was found that this year there were higher statistics of incidents. Both in villages and communities, while establishments that use chemicals and hazardous substances in the production process, including warehouses that are storage areas for chemicals and hazardous substances in many areas, fires continue to occur. This is to prevent fire danger. and accidents caused by fire that can always occur, Mr. Anutin has issued orders as Commander of the Provincial Waterworks Authority to the governors of every province. As the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Director Give instructions to directors at each level and legal officials to survey and inspect community areas, establishments, buildings, warehouses, or any location. Including materials inside and around that are easily at risk of fire. If the condition is found to be unsafe Notify the official in accordance with the law regarding that matter. or the owner of the place or those involved in making improvements Fix it to be safe quickly. and request publicity Create awareness among the public about the channels for reporting incidents. and request assistance from government agencies, regulations, laws, and measures to prevent and suppress fires. As well as guidelines for how to behave safely in the event of a fire. In the order of the Commander of the Provincial Waterworks Authority, it was stated that when a fire occurs Speed ??up the implementation of the provincial response plan. and in accordance with the incident command system Including relevant plans in case there are people living in the area surrounding the incident that are affected. Need to evacuate to a safe area. To take care of the well-being of the people in various aspects, especially in the area of ??livelihood. To alleviate the suffering of the people In the case where a large number of people are injured Coordinate with public health agencies regarding medical supplies and hospitals for the injured. Including taking care of the mental condition of victims quickly. In addition, Mr. Anutin emphasized that In the case of a large fire That may require special tools and equipment, such as a community fire in a large area. High-rise building fire Industrial factory fire or storage of chemicals and hazardous substances, including in th e event of a fire It is a specific reason. It requires a technical organization with expertise to manage. Urgently coordinate operations with the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate. In order to coordinate operations with relevant agencies to support the province in solving problems. fire that occurred Citizens can report disaster situations through the safety hotline 1784 24 hours a day or through the Line Official Account 'Security Department receives incident reports 1784'. Source: Thai News Agency