Over winter more of us may be using heating equipment or lighting candles on a dark evening. We would like to take a moment to remind you about fire safety.
If you live in a Coastline flat and have a shared communal area, please remember not to store items here. In the event of a fire, this can block the escape route for others.
Do not to charge e-bikes, e-scooters or mobility scooters overnight. If they are plugged in and forgotten about they can be a serious fire risk. We would recommend using a simple plug-in timer to ensure that anything on charge is not forgotten.
Here are some other top tips for preventing fires:
- Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.
- Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
- Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
- If a fire occurs in your home, get out, stay out and call for help. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.
- Watch your cooking. Try to remain inside the kitchen any time you are cooking. It is best practice to turn off the stove if you need to leave the frying, grilling, or boiling food unattended.
- Use candles with care. Keep wax candles away from anything that can burn, which as a rule is a distance of at least one foot. Be certain to blow out all candles if you leave the room and particularly when you go to sleep.
- Inspect electrical cords often and replace any that get cracked or damaged. Discard any cords which have broken plugs or have loose electrical connections.
If you have any worries about fire risks in your communal areas, please contact us Coastline straightaway.