PRO-3 issues safety tips for All Saints' Day observance

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--The Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3) has issued some safety tips in line with the annual observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

Chief Supt Amador V. Corpus PRO-3 director, said the move is to ensure public safety as well as security in the homes.

“I want to remind our public to also be wary and alert so as not to give lawless elements the opportunity to carry out their nefarious activities," Corpus said.

He advised the public to observe the following tips before leaving their homes:


1)Lock all doors and windows and ensure all possible paths to the house are blocked.
2)Install a burglar alarm to alert the neighbors if someone breaks in.
3)Do not leave notes outside the house indicating you will be away.
4)Keep some appliances like the radio on to give the impression someone is still inside the house.
5)Ask a trusted neighbor to keep watch over your house.
6)Ensure no candle, gas stove or leaking faucet or plugged appliance is left unattended.
7)Secure all items such as clothes being hung out to dry.

While in the cemeteries, Corpus reminded the public of the following:

1)Bring sufficient food and water, and keep in mind that liquor and food sold by vendors inside cemeteries are prohibited.
2)Bring protection against heat and rain.
3)Do not bring deadly or bladed weapons, loud speakers, and gambling paraphernalia.
4)Closely watch items brought inside cemeteries and make sure the candles you bring will not cause fires.
5)Remind children not to roam around, especially in crowded areas. Have them wear or bring a form of identification.
6)Keep the surroundings clean and bring your own trash bag to put garbage in.
7)Know where the first aid stations and PNP assistance booths are in case of emergency or need for police assistance.

When traveling, he gave the following tips:

1)Before the trip, make sure the vehicle is roadworthy, and follow the “BLOWBAG” rule which is B for battery; L for light; O for oil; W for water; B for brakes; A for air; and G for gas.
2)Bring all pertinent documents for the vehicle, including the insurance certificate.
3)Make sure the doors are locked and the windows closed especially if children are joining the trip.
4)Ensure control of the vehicle at all times. Avoid one-handed driving or using a mobile phone and avoid driving while drunk or sleepy.
5)When driving at night, always use headlights and signal lights. Do not drive when you have poor eyesight.
6)If you do not live too far from a cemetery, do not bring your car so as not to add to traffic.

For those who will commute, the PRO3 chief gives the following  reminders:

1)Do not wear jewelry or bring large amount of money.
2)Keep watch over your mobile phone.
3)Do not bring too many items.
4)Be early at airports and seaports especially in the case of women, children and senior citizens.
5)If you see a suspicious package, or someone acting suspiciously, notify authorities.
6)Be wary of snatchers and petty thieves, and report incidents to the nearest police assistance post.

More than 4,000 police personnel were deployed to cover all cemeteries and transport terminals in Central Luzon.

Likewise, motorist assistance centers with road safety marshals were established in major thoroughfares and secondary roads in the region round the clock until the evening of Nov. 2. (PNA)