Jump to content INCIDENTS HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK YOUR SAFETY EDUCATION ABOUT US CAREERS NEWS CONTACT US FIREFIGHTERS’ SAFETY PLEA FOR LANCASHIRE RESIDENTS TRYING TO KEEP WARM THIS WINTER DOWNLOAD IMAGE Keeping warm during the winter months is beneficial for your health, but firefighters want you to stay safe too. Below are some top safety tips when it comes to heating your home. Rooms with gas heaters and fires should be well ventilated. Only use heaters that are in good working order and keep them away from combustible materials. Portable heaters are not for drying your clothes. Avoid storing logs by the side of fires and log burners. This dries the logs out and they become a fire hazard. Use fireguards to prevent embers from igniting nearby combustibles and ensure the chimney is maintained regularly. If you are warming a wheat bag up in a microwave, ensure you check the manufacturer’s instructions and your microwave settings carefully, as wheat bags can overheat. Candles should be secured in proper holders, away from materials that can catch fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. The Priority Services Register provides support to vulnerable people and allows utility companies to track who needs help to provide services and advice during times of uncertainty. For further details on the three utilities Priority Services Register, see below: www.unitedutilities.com/priorityservices www.electricitynorthwest.co.uk/priority https://cadentgas.com/emergencies-safety/safeguarding/priority-services-register Alternatively, your utility providers may have information on their website about what support you can get to help you stay safe, warm and well during winter. You can also download the Government’s Keep Warm, Keep Well leaflet, which has some tips and advice on staying safe during colder months. Posted on 25/11/2021 00:00 - General News Tags: keep warm, winter SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER SHARE ON LINKEDIN COPY LINK CONTACT US Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH T: 01772 862 545 Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre West Way Euxton Chorley PR7 6DH T: 01257 266 611 MAKE AN ENQUIRY I’m Member of public Journalist From another FRS This is Get in touch Complaint Compliment Name Email Phone Message I am happy to receive updates from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service SUBMIT GET TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA SIGN UP FOR UPDATES YOUR SAFETY EDUCATION ABOUT US CAREERS NEWS CONTACT US SAFETY ADVICE BE PREPARED FOI & PRIVACY PRIVACY NOTICES LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE © 2021 Designed and Built by Stone Create We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. OK