Information campaign «Safe old age»

February 18, 2022

Unfortunately, for many reasons, it happens that elderly people are left completely alone. For everyone, examples in the EMERCOM reports of pensioners' deaths do not become a warning about possible dangers in the homes of elderly parents.

Unfortunately, for many reasons, it happens that elderly people are left completely alone. For everyone, examples in the EMERCOM reports of pensioners' deaths do not become a warning about possible dangers in the homes of elderly parents. Yet, over time, that once beautiful and cozy parental home may become dilapidated, the foundation may settle, the electrical wiring may wear out, and the main savior from the cold – the stove may require repair. Living in such a fire-hazardous environment, elderly people are exposed to serious trials and difficulties that they cannot cope with on their own, and delays and lost time significantly reduce the chances of survival. And perhaps, not everyone is able to recognize the huge problem – help and attention from children and relatives for pensioners living alone is simply necessary.

The causes of fires in pensioners' homes are trivial: careless handling of fire, operation of faulty electrical appliances, food left unattended on the stove, and others. Loss of vigilance, decreased vision and hearing, memory problems – these are factors that can play a fatal role. To repair a stove, electrical wiring, or install a smoke detector independently – all these measures are beyond the capabilities of an elderly person. Extensive preventive work is carried out by EMERCOM employees to bring the homes of "at-risk people" into a fire-safe condition, and the social service also provides assistance. However, the main work should be carried out by the pensioner's children and relatives.

“We cannot treat you to fresh milk instead of your grandmother!” - billboards with such a slogan are appearing on the main streets of regional and district centers, as well as the capital. This is a social initiative of the EMERCOM, designed to motivate the public to help their elderly parents and relatives make their homes fire-safe.

status: replace wiring, repair stove, tidy up the yard. That this category of people needs care and help will be indicated not only by billboards. Thematic audio and video clips will also remind the older generation in an unconventional way that we are in an unpaid debt to our parents. And it is within our power to make their lives better, to offer our shoulder in a difficult moment, to support, and most importantly - to take care of safety in a timely manner, to prevent a possible emergency. After all, no one can replace a close and dear person.

Presentation events of the information and propaganda campaign are held throughout the country. Follow the progress of the campaign on the website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as well as in the media.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones! In case of an emergency, call 101 or 112!