Home Fire Safety Information - General Guidance
You can avoid fires in your home by having a working smoke alarm. Smoke alarms are a crucial step towards protecting yourself from fire, but what would you do if it went off during the night? Have a plan ready for an emergency!
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Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home |
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Test the batteries in your alarm once a week. Never remove them |
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Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully |
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Don't tackle fires yourself - Get out, stay out and call 999 |
| Make a bedtime check of your home before you go to bed. Close inside doors at night to prevent fire from spreading | Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape | ||
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Avoid leaving children alone when cooking on the hob - keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach |
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Take care when cooking with hot oil |
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Don't overload sockets - try to keep one plug per socket |
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Ensure candles are secured in a proper holder and kept away from curtains and fabric |
Do you and everyone you live with know your safety plan?
For information on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, visit the CO Awareness website. www.co-awareness.org/
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