The festive season comes with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones.
The Christmas and new year holidays are a time to share and show love to family and friends regardless of one’s income level.
Therefore, ensuring a secure and safe environment during the celebration is a universal need.
In this article, The Kenya Times has delved into various ways in which individuals can embrace safety during this joyous time:
Plan Safe and Affordable Transportation
For those relying on public transportation or carpooling, plan safe and affordable rides during festive outings.
Do not go for extremely expensive rides that would affect your January expenditures, or for very cheap ones that would cost you many hours before getting to your destination.
Nonetheless, you can share the joy and the cost with those around you by ensuring that everyone can partake in the celebration without worrying about transportation expenses.
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Digital Safety for Everyone
Also, prioritize online security regardless of your economic standing.
Free antivirus software and secure password practices are essential shields against cyber threats, making the digital world safer for all.
Embrace Fire Safety
Regardless of your economic standing, maintain fire safety by being mindful of candle placement.
Moreover, investing in safe lighting alternatives, and ensuring smoke detectors are functional are some of the ways of ensuring fire safety in the house.
Put on Comfortable and Affordable Footwear
Whether it’s affordable boots or slip-resistant shoes, prioritize footwear that ensures safety for all family members without straining your budget.
Notably, if you are travelling to areas experiencing heavy rainfall, make sure you carry the necessary outfits like jackets, umbrellas, and gumboots.
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Community Care During Festive Season
Create a network of support within your community.
Share safety tips, emergency resources, and collectively contribute to ensuring everyone, regardless of income, can experience the festive season securely.
Sharing safety tips with the community will encourage being brothers’ keepers and a result looking out for each other during the festivities.
Have Emergency Kits and Contact Numbers
Familiarize yourself with emergency exits, have a first aid kit handy, and save emergency contact numbers.
Being prepared ensures that unforeseen circumstances won’t steal the holiday cheer.
Furthermore, by incorporating these safety measures into your festive plans, you can create a season filled with joy, warmth, and the peace of mind that comes from a secure celebration.
Let safety and joy intertwine for every Kenyan, embracing a celebration that reflects the diversity and resilience of communities across all economic backgrounds.
