The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the "Pre-Travel Tips" for the seventh consecutive year. It includes a set of tips and advice that customers can apply before traveling or leaving their homes for long periods of time, such as making sure the lights are switched off. A timer for the floodlights in the garden and the walls of the house, the closure of the water jams and the use of a specialist technician to check the water connections, and to ensure that there are no leaks. The campaign also includes ways to rationalize water consumption while irrigating gardens and plants.
"In line with its vision as a sustainable and innovative global leader, the Authority places the issue of environmental conservation and resource sustainability among its top priorities, and organizes a full range of awareness-raising initiatives, programs and activities throughout the year to involve all members of the community in Efforts to rationalize consumption and encourage them to adopt a sustainable lifestyle through rationalizing electricity and water consumption and reducing waste. These efforts have achieved significant results over the past years and have proved the importance of participation by all members of society in efforts to protect the environment and reduce carbon footprint. Sustainable natural resources for our future generations. "
"The pre-travel campaign aims to remind community members of the importance of taking some simple steps before traveling or staying away from home for a long period of time and includes a number of guidelines for rationalizing electricity and water consumption," said Khawla Al Muhairi, Avoid waste, and reduce costs, in addition to a number of actions that can be taken to maintain the integrity of property and conservation of natural resources ».