Clare residents received a warning to be responsible and take safety precautions ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend. Clare County Council, through the Amber Thursday initiative, coordinates road safety, fire safety, and water safety awareness with agencies including Water Safety Ireland. The initiative focuses on everyday risks that rise during summer activity, including hazards on roads, dangers near rivers, lakes, beaches, and coastal areas, and increased fire risks in homes and public spaces. The guidance encourages communities to adopt simple, potentially life-saving measures. Public advice emphasizes thinking ahead when planning activities and events, while still enjoying the holiday safely.
"Clare County Council Cllr Paul Murphy is urging members of the public to exercise caution on the roads and around water and fire this June Bank Holiday weekend as part of the Amber Thursday initiative."
"Amber Thursday is an inter-agency public safety initiative involving Clare County Council (Road Safety Officers, Fire Services, Water Safety Officers) and Water Safety Ireland, which raises awareness of the everyday risks associated with roads, water and fire ahead of the busy June Bank Holiday Weekend."
"The initiative highlights the importance of responsible behaviour on roads, safe practices near rivers, lakes, beaches and coastal areas as well as increased awareness around fire hazards in homes and public spaces"
"“During the summer months there is an increase in activity on our roads, in the water and around fire which results in an increase in hazards and risks for people. We want remind members of the public to think ahead when planning their activities and think about the safety aspects when planning their events. Road safety, water safety and fire safety are extremely important elements which many may forget about or simply take for granted,” he said."
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