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This time next month will be #DementiaActionWeek - a time to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. In support of this, we have put together a list of FREE events in Herefordshire that are dementia friendly. Visit: orlo.uk/cZoYx

Here are some upcoming Winter Of Wellbeing events! All events include free hot food and drinks and cost of living advice and support. See what else is on this month: orlo.uk/KNft0

Please follow @HfdsStreets for road closures due to flooding in Herefordshire 👍👇

Please follow @WorcsTravel for road closures due to flooding in Worcestershire 👍👇

👇 This is definitely the case this morning with a lot of surface water about and more rain set to follow. Please take extra care on the roads. You can get more road safety and flooding advice at hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv… & hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv…

🌧️ More rain on its way which could lead to some disruption from early Friday through to early Saturday. Take care on the roads and by watercourses. Advice at hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv… & hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv…

⚠️ Store fuels for open fires and woodburning stoves away from the area so they don’t catch fire. 🔥 Use the correct fuel. Burning household waste or material such as treated wood can cause toxic fumes in the home and is a fire risk #FireSafety #FuelSafety #HomeSafety

👕👖 Please take care when drying clothes indoors. 🔥 Never dry clothes directly on or in close proximity to a heater or open fire. For more home safety advice 👉 hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv…

🔥 Most fires in the home start accidentally. Understanding why fires start and how you can prevent them will help keep you, other people and your property safe. 🏠 Complete a free online home fire safety check at ohfsc.co.uk #AccidentalFires #HomeFireSafety

🚪 Close internal doors at night. 👍 It will help keep your rooms warm as the nights grow colder & reduce fire and smoke spread if a fire starts.

⚠️ Smoke alarms save lives but only if they work. 👆 Please test yours now and weekly. Have one on every level of your home #FireKills #SmokeAlarms #TestItTuesday For more advice 👉 hwfire.org.uk/news/03-10-202…

Make sure you charge your e-bike or e-scooter battery safely. Don’t charge or store your battery in the hallway or where it could block your escape #ChargeSafe #FireKills 👇 youtu.be/5lJcNSmZ020?fe… via @YouTube

⚠️ Please don't drive into floodwater and avoid fords at times of flood! ⛔️👇 worcesternews.co.uk/news/23853604.…

⚠️ There is a weather warning for the threat of heavy rain from 9pm tomorrow until 11.59pm on Friday. Please drive carefully and to the conditions. Be aware of the potential for flooding. More safety tips 👉 hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv… & hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv…

Today is National Burn Awareness Day. 7,335 children in England & Wales were so badly burnt they required specialist burns unit admittance in 2022. Hot water burns like fire. Always keep hot drinks out of the reach of children 👉 ow.ly/SlLI50PVtXs #BeBurnsAware

🔥 Cooking fires make up half of all accidental fires in the home 🏠 🥘 Keep matches and saucepan handles out of the reach of children 🧒 🚒 Don’t tackle a fire yourself – get out, stay out, call 999 #FireKills

⚠️ We're urging people to stay safe after a series of recently-reported fires involving electric bikes and scooters nationally #ebike #escooter #fire Please follow our advice when you are charging the battery 👉 ow.ly/it0m50PTPPq

⚠️ Please make sure you register your electrical appliances so that you are the first to know of any safety repairs or recalls! You can do this through the manufacturers’ websites or through the Register My Appliance website #FireKills 👉 registermyappliance.org.uk

⚠️ Take care when cooking with hot oil – it sets alight easily. If a pan catches fire, don’t take risks. Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so. Never throw water over it. Don’t tackle the fire yourself – Get Out, Stay Out, Call 999.

It's one week to go until World Mental Health Day! How are you getting involved with the day? 💚 #WMHD #WMHD2023 #WorldMentalHealthDay