Free electric blanket testing
Free electric blanket testing returns to Wealden visiting ten different venues during week beginning October 15.
Last year’s electric blanket blitz saw nearly 400 blankets tested, of which nearly half (48% ) failed to meet adequate safety standards.
Each year faulty electric blankets are the cause of over 1000 UK house fires, and result in some 20 deaths and 250 injuries.
“Electric blankets should be tested at least every three years, and you should always check the blanket, plug and wiring when you bring them out in the autumn,” said Councillor Sylvia Tidy, Cabinet Member for Community Development.
“The electric blanket testing sessions are a great place to catch up on some of the latest offers available to make your home safer, more energy efficient and easier to run, so do try to come along.”
Every session includes free advice and information on fire prevention, home adaptations and improvements, energy efficiency and home security; making for a really worthwhile visit.
Project partners include East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Anchor Staying Put, parish and town councils, Department of Work and Pensions, East Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trust, Wealden Benefits Department and Care for the Carers.
This is a partnership project co-ordinated by Wealden District Council. For the first time, Waitrose joins the sponsors, alongside the Safer Wealden Partnership and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Electric Blanket Testing Sessions
10 am – 12 noon |
2pm – 4pm |
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Monday October 15 |
Hailsham Fire Station, Victoria Road, |
Pevensey Fire Station Lyons Close Pevensey |
Tuesday October 16 |
St Johns Church Hall, St Johns Road, Polegate. |
Heathfield Fire Station High Street Heathfield |
Wednesday October 17 |
Wadhurst Fire Station, Sparrows Green, |
Mayfield Fire Station, Tunbridge Wells Road, |
Thursday October 18 |
Herstmonceux Fire Station, Hailsham Road, |
Ninfield Memorial Hall Bexhill Road, Ninfield. |
Friday October 19 |
Uckfield Fire Station, Bell Farm Road, |
Crowborough Fire Station, Beacon Road, |
