Community Alert: Bonfire Night Safety

Community Alert: Bonfire Night Safety

Here’s a quick update on anti-social behaviour locally. We know it can be distressing, but we’re working closely with partners to make the area safer and support residents. 
 

Community Alert: Bonfire Night Safety

Please stay safe this Bonfire Night if you are using fireworks near young children and animals.

Always supervise children closely and keep them at a safe distance from fireworks.
Follow the Firework Code and only use fireworks suitable for your surroundings.
Keep pets indoors where possible and provide a safe, quiet space away from noise.
Never allow children to handle fireworks.
Light fireworks one at a time and stand well back.
Have a bucket of water or a hose nearby in case of emergency.
Keep sparklers away from young children and place used sparklers in a bucket of cold water before disposal.
Never return to a firework that has failed to ignite.
Keep fireworks stored in a closed metal box and away from sources of heat or naked flames.
Ensure bonfires are built well away from sheds, fences, trees, vehicles and buildings.

Emergency Safety Advice

If someone suffers a burn, cool the injury immediately under cool running water for at least 20 minutes and seek medical advice if required.
In an emergency, call 999 and request the appropriate emergency service.
If clothing catches fire, remember: Stop, Drop and Roll.
If a fire starts and cannot be safely extinguished, evacuate the area immediately and call 999.
Check bonfires thoroughly for hidden animals such as hedgehogs before lighting.

Let's all enjoy Bonfire Night safely and responsibly while being mindful of our neighbours, children and animals.

If you witness anti-social behaviour, dangerous use of fireworks, or deliberate fire setting, please report it to police on 101, or call 999 in an emergency.

Across London we’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals - including with new tech like live facial recognition cameras, drones and e-bikes. 

Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.  

If you have experienced anti-social behaviour or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org  

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