A fire can happen at any time but there are some simple things we can all do to stay fire safe – in our homes and communal areas.
This is why we’re working with the Kent Housing Group and other landlords in Kent, on the 'Lets Stay Fire Safe' campaign. Take a look at the list below to see some of things you can do to keep you and your loved ones safe:
- having a working smoke detector, and testing it regularly
- making sure you do not overload your electrical sockets
- reading the fire safety advice for your electrical portable heaters
- not leaving lit candles or cigarettes unattended
- shutting fire doors and reporting damage to them straight away
- keeping communal areas like corridors, halls and stairwells clear from clutter
- not charging personal items in communal areas or storing them in communal cupboards
- not lighting open fires or BBQs in your home, balcony or communal gardens (without permission)
- making sure you know what the fire escape plan is for your building.
The campaign animation videos below are about staying fire safe in your home and communal areas.
Watch Let's stay fire safe in communal area
Watch Let's stay fire safe in our homes
Visit the Kent Housing Group for more information about the campaign.