Residents in Withersea are likely to be without gas for a few days. Please check on elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours to ensure they are coping without heating or hot water. Northern Gas Networks can be called on 0800 040 7766.
If electric heaters are being used, please follow these simple tips to stay safe:
Using a portable heater to stay warm is a popular alternative to centrally heating the whole of your home. But heaters are responsible for 4% of accidental house fires each year, as well as being responsible for a higher percentage of fatalities and serious injuries per incident compared to other items.
Most of these fires are caused by people making basic mistakes that could easily be avoided, including knocking heaters over which is easily done, particularly if you have young children and pets running around.
Elderly people and children are particularly at risk, so when you are making sure elderly relatives and neighbours are warm, or your children are playing, follow our simple tips to make sure that they are safe.
Safety Tips
Put your heater on a level surface, well away from anything that could knock it over
Make sure your heater is at least a metre away from combustible materials, such as paper, furniture or curtains. Never use it to dry your clothes!
Never leave your heater unattended whilst in use or while you are asleep
Never power a heater from an extension lead – they can easily be overloaded and cause fires
Regularly inspect your heater for damage and deterioration. If it isn’t in good condition, don’t use it!
Avoid second hand heaters. Make sure you buy from recognised manufacturers and retailers.