Answer:
Ways in which the local government can raise awareness about the negative effects of fire are ;
- Create awareness through media.
- Confirm that all houses and places of work are fitted with fire safety equipment.
- Increase the number of fire fighting facilities and personnel.
Explanation:
<u>Creating awareness through media </u>
Relevant authorities can set up billboards, and invest in social media campaigns, print media, and mainstream media.
This will help in creating awareness through all the channels hence reaching out to everybody
<u>Fire safety </u><u>equipment</u>
Local authorities should set regulations and follow up to ensure that each home and place of work like industries and offices are fitted with ;
- Fire extinguishers .
- Emergency Evacuation exits.
- Fire assembly points.
- Smoke detectors.
These will help ensure fire outbreaks can be detected early and handled amicably before they become a disaster
<u>Increase the number of </u><u>firefighting</u><u> </u><u>facilities and personnel </u>
The local governments should have adequate fire fighting trucks, safety equipment, personnel and first emergency response to ensure that all fire outbreaks that get out of hand can be extinguished before they rampage property and even claim lives .
