Day 1: Check your Christmas tree lights are safe, with no exposed wires, If they look damaged please do not use them. For more information please visit:
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/product-safety/christmas-lights/
#bedsfireandrescue #christmas #safercental
Day 2: Never place Candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings and don’t leave them burning unattended. For advice on how to safely use candles please visit:
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Community-safety/Celebration-safety/Christmas-fire-safety.aspx
#firesafety #centralbedfordshire #bedsfireandrescue
Day 3: Make a fire escape plan – just in case you have an emergency during the festive period. For advice on how to do this visit:
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Community-safety/Home-safety/Escape-routes.aspx
#centralbedfordshire #safercommunities #bedsfireandrescue
Day 4: Stay away from Water: When you’re on a night out, please look out for one another. If you go out in a group, stay together and take a route home away from water
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/alcohol-and-water-safety
#watersafety #drinkaware
Day 5: Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you go to bed. For more information please visit:
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Community-safety/Home-safety/Electrical-safety.aspx
#staysafe #christmas2021 #bedsfireandrescue
Day 6: After drinking alcohol the risk of accidents is greater, enjoy alcohol in moderation. If you are worried about your drinking habits help, support and information can be found at the following website:
#staysafe #think #christmas2021
Day 7: Keep your valuables hidden, wherever possible hide presents out of sight.
For more top tips on keeping your property safe and away from opportunistic thieves please visit:
#christmas #bedspolice #burglary
Day 8: Drive safely, Christmas tends to see a rise in the number of people caught Drink Driving, this is usually the day after a night out.
For more information please visit:
#christmas #bedspolice #dontdrinkanddrive
Day 9: If you receive a suspicious email, report it by forwarding to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) at report@phishing.gov.uk and then delete it from your device. Do not reply to the email or click on any links or attachments and do not provide any personal details or financial information to the sender.
#BeScamAware #BeAlert #christmas
Day 10: Use Christmas as a reminder to clean and test your smoke alarm and to remove dust. For information on how to do this please visit:
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Community-safety/Home-safety/Smoke-alarms.aspx
#christmas2021 #bedsfire #TestYourSmokeAlarm
Day 11: On a night out know your limits and stick to them, please drink responsibly. For advice please visit:
https://www.bedfordshire.police.uk/information-and-services/Advice/Christmas/Nights-out#a5d89a42
#christmas #staysafe #bedspolice
Day 12: Check on elderly relatives and neighbours – make sure they are fire safe. Would they benefit from a “Safe and Well Visit” from Beds Fire Service:
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Community-safety/Home-safety/Safe-and-Well-visits.aspx
#christmas2021 #bedsfire #bekind