More than 19 thousand people from all regions of the country were informed about preventive measures  specific risks of the cold season in the housing sector.  The activities have been carried out  by IGSU employees in the campaign with the generic "You can what others need".

in this context, rescuers and firefighters went door to door, around people's households, discussing the dangers of improper use of stoves, boilers and other heating sources, as well as the major risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

IGSU specialists offered practical recommendations and distributed informational materials regarding the safety rules for the operation of heating sources, in order to prevent fires and poisoning with combustion products.

Citizens were urged to avoid overloading stoves, not to use flammable liquids such as gasoline or diesel, and not to leave fires unattended to prevent fires.

At the same time, people were asked to ensure permanent ventilation of the rooms where the burning process takes place, to keep the smoke exhaust channels free and to extinguish the fire in the stove at night or when leaving the house.

Citizens were also warned that flammable materials such as furniture or other textiles can easily catch fire and should be kept at a safe distance from heat sources. Furthermore, people were urged to use only the combustible materials intended for the type of stove operated, such as wood or coal. 

A major priority in the campaign is to support the elderly and those who live alone, being more vulnerable to dangers. 

in this sense, rescuers urged young people, neighbors, volunteers and community members to show solidarity and give help to these people to heat their homes. They are the ones who have supported us and guided us through life, and today they need our help. What for some is a simple gesture, for others it can mean saving a life.

Since the launch of the campaign, IGSU specialists have visited 5,537 private houses, and 5,474 stoves and smoke exhaust ducts have been evaluated. 

in order to raise the level of awareness of the population, 19,441 people were trained on the safety rules for the exploitation of home heating sources.

At the same time, together with the subdivisions of the General Police Inspectorate, 18 meetings were organized and 343 joint actions were carried out, aimed at preventing fires and cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in the housing stock.

The campaign was launched on November 14, 2025 and will run until December 31, 2025. During this period, IGSU employees will visit localities in the south, center and north of the country, with the aim of increasing the level of information among the population and preventing fires and carbon monoxide poisoning, giving priority to the people who are most exposed to the risks.

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations reminds that compliance with safety rules when using heating sources is essential to prevent fires and protect human lives.

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has launched the new official website  https://igsu. gov. md/, created to provide citizens with updated, fast and accessible information, contributing to increasing the transparency of the institution's activity.

The site was created in accordance with Government Decision no. 728 of 26.09.2023, regarding the official websites of public authorities and institutions and the minimum requirements regarding their social media profiles. At the same time, the portal aligned with the recommendations of the State Chancellery regarding the model, created by the Public Institution Information Technology and Cyber ​​Security Service, in collaboration with the Electronic Government Agency.

The official page was developed on the Drupal 10 platform, being created according to modern standards of accessibility and information security, and is compatible with all devices, including mobile phones and tablets. The new site is available in Romanian, English and Russian and is adapted to people with special requirements.

Users can easily access press releases, safety advisories, informational guides and other useful information of public interest.

The new site is an essential tool for direct communication between IGSU and citizens, providing transparency and quick access to all the institution's resources.

IGSU urges citizens and media representatives to follow the official website and periodically consult the available information, in order to be aware of the institution's activity and to follow the recommendations of specialists in order to prevent exceptional and risky situations.