Community safety

 Suffolk Resilience


Suffolk Resilience Forum - 06 January 2010

Members of the Suffolk Resilience Forum, including Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Constabulary, NHS Suffolk, and district and borough councils, are working together once again to ensure the county’s residents stay safe during the current adverse weather conditions.

The Forum is issuing a series of key messages and top tips to let people in the county know what’s being done to deal with the bad weather and how they can keep safe in the snow and ice.

Take fire safety precautions – advice from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service:

  • Portable heaters, open fires and candles can be dangerous, so please take care when using them.
  • Keep space heaters and candles away from curtains and other material that could catch light easily, and never leave them unattended.
  • Keep lighters and matches away from children. Store these securely when not in use.
  • If you have an open fire, protect your home from sparks by using a fire screen.
  • Burn only seasoned wood, and don’t burn rubbish. Add wood carefully; sparks can escape into the room while the screen is open.

Community Safety Plans

Community Safety Plan 2007-2010 (PDF, 321Kb)

Community Safety Plan Matrix 09.2007 (PDF, 66.4Kb)

Partnership strategy (PDF, 836Kb)

Children and young people - Suffolk Fire and Rescue strategy (PDF, 2Mb)

Fire safety in the home (PDF, 237Kb)

Home Fire Safety Check request Form & Agency Referral form

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