108 special teams have been prepared to deal with possible accidents during Uttarayan festival.
Kite flying has special significance in the Uttarayan festival in Gujarat. A large number of accidents and fire incidents occur during the festival of Uttarayan in the state. At such a time, teams of various NGOs including 108, Fire, Karuna helpline in the state are
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How are the preparations for 108 in the state? 108 special teams have been prepared to deal with possible accidents during Uttarayan festival. Jashwant Prajapati, Chief Operating Officer of 108 Emergency Services, said that during the two-day festival of Uttarayan and Vasi Uttarayan, preparations have been made in advance to deal with any medical emergency and forecast. The two-day festival of Uttarayan in Gujarat usually sees cases of vehicle accidents, cases of falling from rooftops, cases of kite flyers cutting hands and necks and injuries due to electric shock. For this, 108 service has been put on alert.
4900 emergency cases are likely to be registered in Uttarayan this year. Even before Uttarayan, hundreds of emergency cases are coming every day. It is estimated that there may be 4900 emergency cases on January 14 and 4500 emergency cases on January 15. Due to this, all the staff of 108 have been linked to different hospitals, so that the patient can get treatment in any nearby hospital.
Emergency service for animals and birds also During the festival of Uttarayan, a large number of birds and animals also get injured by the flying kites. For this also, teams of 108 ambulances have been prepared. Animals and birds will also get emergency treatment under the Karuna campaign. 37 ambulances have been deployed in big cities. The ambulance number of Karuna Abhiyan is 1962. The Karuna campaign will run from January 13 to January 20. Apart from this, 50 additional ambulances have been planned.
Fire brigade teams will also remain alert Fire brigade teams will also work continuously during Uttarayan festival. Apart from extinguishing the fire, assistance can also be taken by calling fire brigade number 101 for help to trapped birds on 14th and 15th January. The fire brigade will be in constant touch with various NGOs and Karunya Ambulance to help the birds.
Flying birds and drivers get injured by kite strings. For the last 17 years, for the safety and protection of innocent birds, Nursing Association and Parshvanath Charitable Trust-Gopipura are organizing camps for the treatment of injured birds through the helpline service at New Civil Hospital. While life support for birds and a team of doctors and an ambulance service to treat injured patients are operational, this year also a helpline service has been started at New Civil Hospital for injured birds and injured citizens.
Seven ambulances have been deployed in Vadodara city through Karuna Abhiyaan. Along with this, three operation theaters and more than 40 collection centers have also been built. Through this campaign, 500 volunteers will provide treatment and services to the birds. Gujarat wildlife helpline number 8320002000 as well as toll free number 18002332636 for Vadodara and helpline number 1962 under Karunya Abhiyaan will remain operational 24×7 hours for the treatment of injured birds.
What to do in these situations? If you get electrocuted by falling from the roof, slipping on a power line or being strangulated by a wire, contact 108 immediately. If an injured bird is found, immediately place it in a suitable box in a safe place and call 1962 immediately. Do not attempt to forcefully remove the thread wrapped around an injured bird’s body, as this may cause excessive bleeding to the bird. If possible, avoid traveling on a two-wheeler. Install safety wire in front of the two-wheeler. Also wear a helmet and keep a muffler around your neck.
Don’t do this? Do not use banned Chinese string and string. Avoid bursting crackers and playing very loud music. Avoid flying kites before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm Fly kites away from power lines. And do not try to remove kites or strings entangled in them.