Stay Safe This Winter!
As the darker nights and colder weather arrive, we are urging everyone to take some time to consider winter safety and any additional risks that will help safeguard you and your property from potential dangers this winter. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has some helpful information to help you stay safe.
Home Safety
Whether heating your home, or using extra lighting, you will most likely be spending more time at home using more electrical and heating equipment which will naturally come with additional risks, whether it be from fire, flooding or from risks of carbon monoxide.
We are also urging you to take simple steps to protect yourselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as you look to keep warm and cut energy use this winter. Testing your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors regularly should be one of your top priorities.
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Community Safety
As a Service, we work closely with our community and partners to make Mid and West Wales a safer place to live, work and visit. In conjunction with the work, we do with young people, visiting schools and carrying out Safe and Well visits we are also responsible for enforcing fire safety legislations.
We want to ensure that everyone has excellent level of support this winter and we provide additional help for those who need it through a Safe and Well check. We understand that some may feel more isolated during the winter months and may struggle to know which way to turn when it comes to staying safe. If you have friends, family or neighbours that could benefit from fire safety advice, tell them about our Safe and Well visits.
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Winter Road Safety
Making simple preparations to your vehicle whilst also considering the current weather and road conditions, planning routes ahead of setting off and adapting your driving style to suit the conditions will all help reduce the risks this winter.
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Flooding Advice
Heavy rain is a common issue in Mid and West Wales, especially during the winter months and it’s easy to forget how hazardous driving in wet conditions can be. To ensure that you stay safe, it is important to prepare for the challenges that come from wet weather.
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Driving in Heavy Rain
Using Firepits, Chimeneas and Incinerators Safety
Spending time outdoors doesn’t need to stop during the winter months. For the colder months, a firepit or chiminea can extend your enjoyment of your garden and be just the thing to bring people you love together for toasting marshmallows or creating the right environment for a party. Follow our simple safety tips to stay safe this winter.
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Fireworks, Sky lanterns and Balloon Releases
Celebrating religious festivals and new year with the use of fireworks, Sky, or Chinese Lanterns and intentional balloon releases, not only present a fire hazard, but they also litter the countryside and prevent serious hazards to livestock and wildlife. Check the guidelines below for more information.
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