Fire safety advice
Fire safety is very important to us, and we are doing everything we can to keep you and your home safe.
Most home fires can be prevented by taking some precautions. For more information see pages 4 to 8 of the home safety guide or read advice from the London Fire Brigade (PDF, 4MB).
Get a smoke alarm
Smoke alarms detect fires early and could save your life. Make sure yours is working.
The London Fire Brigade recommend you test your smoke alarms once a month by holding the button on the alarm for up to 5 seconds.
If your alarm is not working, please contact us.
Vulnerabilities
It is important that we know which residents need help in the event of an emergency.
If there are changes in your health or mobility that could prevent you from evacuating, let us know as soon as possible.
We will assess any extra measures that we can take to make sure you have the right equipment in your home to alert you if there is a fire.
Each high-rise block has a secure box with information for firefighters, including a list of homes where someone might need help to evacuate.
Hoarding
Hoarding is a serious fire risk.
Hoarded materials can easily catch fire if they come into contact with heat sources like:
- overloaded extension leads
- the kitchen hob
- naked flames from candles or cigarettes
Hoarding puts people at risk, because fires spread much faster.
If you or someone you know is at risk due to hoarding, contact your neighborhood housing officer for support and advice.