Stay safe this November...

Stay safe this November...

🎆🔥 BONFIRE NIGHT – STAY SAFE THIS NOVEMBER! 🔥🎆

With Bonfire Night approaching, Staffordshire Police would like to remind residents to celebrate safely and responsibly.

🎇 FIREWORK SAFETY

✅ Only purchase fireworks from reputable retailers.

✅ Always follow the instructions and keep a safe distance.

✅ Never return to a firework once it has been lit.

✅ Keep children and pets safely away from fireworks and bonfires.

✅ Never throw fireworks or use them to frighten others.

🔥 BONFIRE SAFETY

✔️ Check bonfires carefully before lighting them, as hedgehogs and other wildlife may be sheltering inside.

✔️ Keep bonfires well away from buildings, fences and trees.

✔️ Never use petrol or other accelerants to start a bonfire.

✔️ Never leave a bonfire unattended.

🏡 BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR NEIGHBOURS

🐾 Remember that fireworks can cause significant distress to pets, livestock and wildlife.

👵 Be mindful of elderly and vulnerable residents who may find loud fireworks frightening.

⚠️ REMEMBER THE LAW

🚫 It is illegal to set off fireworks in a public place, including streets.

🚫 Fireworks must not be sold to anyone under 18.

👮‍♀️ Your local policing team will be working to help keep our communities safe during the Bonfire Night celebrations.

Please report any dangerous or antisocial behaviour involving fireworks.

📞 101 – Non-emergencies

🚨 999 – If there is an immediate danger

🔥 999 – For fires requiring emergency assistance

🎆 Enjoy Bonfire Night, respect your neighbours and help keep our communities safe!

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