The festival of Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the nation. For students this festival means long vacations, trips with family or staying at home and enjoy variety of sweets. With the festival today, it is important for the students that they pledge to celebrate clean Diwali. While the glamour of the festival cannot be ruled out, students still take care and make sure that environment and pets do not lose their peace.
Safe Diwali tips for the students
Avoid firing crackers
There are already many programs going on spreading awareness about the harmful effects of the pollutions spread from firing crackers. Students should keep in mind the safety of the environment and should opt for crackers free Diwali.
Even if students fire crackers, they should do this under the supervision of the adult members of the family and crackers should be burst only in open space.
Keep emergency numbers on the list
Precisely, in a notebook, note down the contact numbers of health care units (nearest ones), fire services and police station and in case of emergency call the appropriate number.
Learn some first aid tips
Before you dial an emergency number for help, it is best to provide the victim with some first aid treatment. In case a person catches fire, keep the burned part under the slow running cold water until the pain ceases and if fire is large then roll the person on floor. Once the flames are off, take the person to nearest facility immediately.
Go green
Replace electric diyas and candles with traditional oil diyas as they are cost effective, bio-degradable and beautiful. Reduce the consumption of electricity by opting for the LED lights or other low power lights. Electricity consumption normally reaches sky high during the Diwali days.
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Clean Diwali Tips
Green Diwali Tips For Students
