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Home safety
Prevention
Home safety
Our homes are our place of sanctuary, but they can also be filled with risks to our safety. We believe that the best way to protect Islanders from fire is by helping you understand and reduce common risks in your home. You can complete a Home Fire Safety Check and follow our fire prevention advice to stay safe.
Our simple 3 step plan means that you and your family will be better prepared to escape a fire in your home.
Step 1: get a smoke alarm
This will help you detect a fire in its early stages and give you the early warning that you need to escape safely.
Step 2: test your smoke alarm
Simply pressing and holding the button on your detector will let you know if your detector is working. If it is not working, change the batteries or replace the detector.
Step 3: make an escape plan
Make sure you know how to get out if a fire were to break out. Your normal way in and out is the best escape route, but what if this is blocked by fire? What if you can’t even escape your bedroom? Make a plan today and ensure you and your family all know how to get out safely.
Fire safety tips for your home
There are many things you and your family can do to help prevent fires from starting, however, you also need to be prepared to help your family survive if the worst was to happen.
How will you know if you have a fire in your home? How will you and your family get out? How often do you test your smoke alarms? Follow these fire safety tips to stay as safe as possible in your home.
Plan a safe escape
High rise fire safety
You should follow your escape plan and get out immediately
If your clothes are on fire, you should 'stop, drop and roll'
Protect your home with working smoke alarms
Take extra care in the kitchen
Check your electrics
Reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading whilst you are asleep
Candles
Smoking
Smoke alarms
Fires can happen when you least expect them, often when you are asleep, which is why it’s so important to have smoke alarms in your home. A smoke alarm will alert you and give you a chance to escape before you are overcome by smoke. During a fire, more people die from smoke and gas inhalation than from burns.
Fit smoke and heat alarms and test them regularly
Smoke and heat alarm maintenance
More information about smoke and heat alarms
Choosing smoke alarms
Smoke alarms for those with hearing difficulties
Carbon Monoxide safety
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can make you seriously ill if you breathe it in. Carbon monoxide can be made by fires and appliances that burn gas, wood, oil or coal. It is colourless and does not smell, so you cannot tell if it is around you.
What is carbon monoxide?
Can carbon monoxide kill?
How do I protect myself from carbon monoxide poisoning?
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What should I do if I think I may have a carbon monoxide leak?
Gas leaks
Gas is a safe fuel when used and serviced correctly but, as with all fuels, it should be used responsibly and all gas appliances kept well maintained to ensure safe and efficient operation.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, call Island Energy’s 24 hour emergency line 01534 755555 immediately and follow our advice.
What do I do if I smell gas?
Chimneys and open fire safety
By having your chimney and flue swept and inspected regularly, you can help to prevent a chimney fire and structural damage to your property. Did you know that your home building and contents insurance may be invalidated if you have a chimney fire and your chimney has not been regularly swept?
Chimney sweeping
Ventilation
Using sprinkler systems in your home
Sprinklers provide a high level of protection from the risk of dying in a fire.
Benefits of sprinklers in the home
After a fire: What to do next
How should I keep my home safe and secure after a fire?
What should I do about my utilities?
How can my insurance company help?
How do I obtain a fire report?
Home Fire Safety Check
Use the online home safety check tool to carry out your own home fire risk assessment and create a personalised action plan, for free.
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