On May 15, the information and propaganda campaign "Safe Holidays" will start in the republic.

May 13, 2026

From May 15 to August 31, the republican information and propaganda campaign “Safe Holidays” will be held in all regions of the country.

The campaign has become traditional and is carried out to attract public attention to the problem of children’s mischief with fire, prevent fires and child deaths from them, reduce the number of emergencies involving children, and ensure their overall safety both at home and outdoors.

 

For reference: In 2025, four children died in fires in the country. 23 fires occurred due to children’s mischief with fire. Tragic incidents also occurred at reservoirs: 12 children drowned.

In 2024, 10 children died in fires. 91 fires were registered due to children’s mischief with fire. Last year, 19 children drowned in reservoirs.

        The goal of the campaign is to prevent fires due to children’s mischief with fire, child deaths and injuries, and to teach rules of conduct at reservoirs.

         The campaign starts with large-scale events dedicated to Family Day and International Children's Day.

In the following days, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, along with activists of the Belarusian Youth Public Association of Rescuers-Firefighters and representatives of the OSVOD, will visit school and summer camps, and preschool institutions. They will remind children of important safety rules that must be followed at home and outdoors, explain how not to become hostages of seasonal dangers, and how to act in case of trouble. Rescuers will place an important emphasis on teaching safety rules at reservoirs and swimming skills.

Interactive sessions, quizzes and active contests, demonstrations of emergency rescue equipment and tools, show performances by the Ministry of Emergency Situations units, and distribution of educational visual materials are just a part of what rescuers have prepared for children and their parents.

Dear parents, please remember that you are responsible for your children's safety: create a safe living environment, never leave children unattended even for a short period of time, discuss dangerous situations and their consequences with your children. And in case of fire – call 101 or 112!