On Tuesday 20th October 2009 at 11.30am the Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr. Emer Costello in the company of Bernard Dunne will launch the Halloween Safety Campaign in the Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10.
Dublin City Council and Dublin Fire Brigade are asking Dubliners, young and old alike, to do everything they can to “Stay Safe Play Smart” this Halloween to ensure that everyone can enjoy the Halloween celebrations in a safe environment. A Halloween Safety Pack containing leaflets, posters and a safety DVD made by Dublin Fire Brigade, is being sent to primary and post primary schools in Dublin. The campaign information also includes a free-phone number (1800 251500) and an email address (waste.management@dublincity.ie) to enable concerned citizens to report stock piling of material for bonfires.
“Bonfires and fireworks at Halloween are extremely dangerous and cause a lot of injuries and damage. Every year Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service sees hundreds of lives put at risk. It is vital that everyone in the community plays their part in the Stay Safe Play Safe programme”
said the Lord Mayor
“Halloween is about dressing up, trick-or-treating and having fun with your family and friends and who wants to end their night with a trip to the hospital? Fireworks and bonfires are dangerous and should never be played with, so this October 31st Stay Safe Play Smart”
said Bernard Dunne.
View the Dublin Fire Brigade DVD on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH6cbyZGHjk
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