We are in an unpaid debt to our parents

Unfortunately, due to many reasons, it happens that elderly people are left completely alone. For everyone, examples in the MES reports of the death of pensioners do not become a warning about possible dangers in nursing homes for elderly parents. Meanwhile, over time, that once beautiful and cozy parental home can become dilapidated, the foundation can settle, the electrical wiring can 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 delay and lost time significantly reduce the chances of rescue. And perhaps, not everyone can see the huge problem – help and attention from children and relatives to lonely pensioners is simply necessary.

MES propaganda workers are constantly looking for new creative forms of work with the public so that citizens realize the importance of observing safety rules, because it is this that lays the foundation for a culture of life safety. "We cannot treat you to fresh milk instead of your grandmother!" - says the slogan of one of the billboards. This is a social initiative of the MES, designed to motivate the public to help their elderly parents and relatives bring their homes into a fire-safe condition: replace wiring, repair stoves, tidy up the yard. That this category of people needs care and help will be suggested not only by billboards. Thematic audio and video clips will also in an unconventional way remind the adult generation that we are in an unpaid debt to our parents. And it is within our power to make their lives better, to lend a shoulder in a difficult moment, to support, and most importantly – to take care of safety in a timely manner, to prevent a possible emergency situation. After all, no one can replace a close and dear person.

Inspector of the Department of Supervision and Prevention of Emergencies of the Miory District Department for Emergency Situations O.M. Girzha