Home safety guide

Emergency numbers

Added by this residents' portal — not part of the developer's manual.

  • Fire, ambulance or police — 999, or 112 from a mobile phone
  • Electricity emergency (TNB, fallen cables) — 15454
  • Management office and other contacts — see the directory

2.1 HOME FIRE & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS

2.1.1 FIRE PREVENTION TIPS

  • Avoid overloading on power points and multiple extensions.
  • If a longer wire cord is needed, replace it with a wire of sufficient length. Avoid joining wires.
  • Ensure all wirings are in good condition and not exposed.
  • Fuse in the meter box must be compatible with the power supply.
  • Get qualified electricians to carry out any important electrical works.
  • Store all flammable goods in a safe place.
  • Make sure that burning candles and mosquito coils are placed away from combustible materials.
  • Install fire smoke alarm or sprinkler system and keep them in working order.
  • Buy and keep a fire extinguisher at prominent places and educate your family on its usage.

2.1.2 FIRE ESCAPE PLAN

  • Avoid installing fixed or static grilles that may hamper rescue efforts in a fire.
  • Install grilles that can be opened during an emergency.
  • Value life above possessions.
  • Wrap a wet cloth around the nose and mouth to limit the inhalation of smoke.
  • Stay low and crawl to the nearest exit.

2.1.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS

  • Switch off power points before attempting to remove/replace a light bulb or any electrical appliances.
  • Do not touch any severed electrical cables. Report to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) immediately.
  • Do not allow your children to enter any TNB sub-stations and sub-compactors.
  • Inform your children not to fly their kites too close to overhead electrical cables or electric fencing.

2.2 DENGUE FEVER PREVENTION

2.2.1 DENGUE FEVER PREVENTION

  • Dengue fever is a dangerous communicable disease caused by the Dengue Virus.
  • The Aedes mosquito spreads this disease.
  • Aedes mosquitoes breed in clear, stagnant water. Containers with water that are not emptied for more than 48 hours may become a breeding ground for them.
  • No dengue vaccine is part of Malaysia’s national immunisation programme; two vaccines exist but are given only in specific cases after medical advice. Prevention is better than cure.
  • Prevention is better than cure.

2.2.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AEDES MOSQUITO

  • The Aedes mosquito is easily recognizable by the black and white stripes on its body and legs.
  • It usually bites in the early morning and late evening.
  • The life cycle of the Aedes mosquito from its egg is about 1 week.

2.2.3 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Sudden onset of high fever.
  • Rashes or red spots on the skin.
  • Aches in the bones, joints, eyeballs and head. ‣Bleeding in the body, nose and mouth.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Vomiting.
  • Pain in the abdomen.

2.2.4 PREVENTION STEPS

  • Cover all water containers such as pail, urns etc and/or drums tightly or add larvicide to them.
  • Change the water in flower vases weekly.
  • Remove the water and clean the flowerpot trays weekly.
  • Check roof gutters weekly and remove leaves and other debris that may block the water flow.
  • Clear the surrounding areas of your parcel. Throw all containers that can collect water such as empty cans/bottles into plastic bags and place them appropriately.

2.2.5 DESTROY ADULT AEDES MOSQUITOES

  • Use insecticide spray (aerosol) to kill adult mosquitoes.
  • Fogging – you are requested to allow the authorities to fog the interior of your house.
  • Use mosquitoes coils or any mosquito repellent electrical device to avoid mosquitoes from biting you or your family.

2.3 TERMITE & PEST CONTROL

2.3.1 TERMITE CONTROL

  • Termites can cause tremendous damage to all wood and cellulose-based material in your home.
  • Termites can gain access to the house or any other type of wood structure through plumbing,electrical or wood beams protruding below the surface of the foundation, or cracks in it.
  • Inform the Management Office if there are signs of the pest problems.
  • Contact a Termite control specialist for the best preventive measures.

2.3.2 PEST CONTROL

  • Harmful pests consist not only of white ants, but also rats, cockroaches and flies.
  • They can spread a variety of diseases.
  • It is recommended to get local pest control firms to check that your house is free of harmful pests.

2.3.3 CONTROL AGAINST HARMFUL PESTS

  • Keep the premises clean.
  • Avoid scattering food particles.
  • Discarded things should be packed before they are thrown away. Always keep dustbins covered.