"You can do what others need" - the cold season risk prevention campaign continues

IGSU continues the campaign with the generic "You can do what others need" activities to prevent and inform the population about the risks associated with the cold season and the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the housing sector.

The campaign was inaugurated on November 14, 2025, and pays special attention to the elderly and those with special needs, who are among the most vulnerable during the cold period. Many of these people live alone and use old or damaged heating sources, increasing the risk of fires or carbon monoxide poisoning.

IGSU urges young people, neighbours, volunteers, community members and responsible institutions to get actively involved in supporting vulnerable people by helping them check their stoves, electrical installations and flues. Timely support can prevent tragedies and save lives.

between November 14-21, 2025, the specialists of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations carried out information and assistance actions in communities in the regions of the country to reduce the risks of fires and poisoning with combustion products.

IGSU specialists visited 1,816 private homes, and 3,852 people were trained on the safety rules that must be followed in homes during the cold season.

IGSU employees urge people to observe safety rules during the cold period of the year when using heating sources and installations. Citizens are also asked to assist those who need help, especially lonely elderly people and those with special needs.

Citizens are urged to clean and check stoves before use. Chimneys must be kept clean, heating sources must not be left unattended, rooms must be constantly ventilated, and the fire in the stove must be extinguished at night. Combustible materials must be kept away from heat sources, and for natural gas installations it is recommended to access the services of authorized specialists.

The campaign will continue in the coming weeks, and IGSU employees will reach the south-central and north localities to increase the level of information of the population and prevent fires in the cold season, giving priority to the people who are most exposed to risks.