What to do in the event of a fire:
In blocks of flats, the type of evacuation will be clearly stated on the Fire Action Notice in the communal area.
If there is a stay put policy in place, this is because your building is designed to restrict the spread of fire and smoke between flats.
If the fire is somewhere else in the building, it will usually be safe for you to stay in your flat with the front door closed for up to an hour while the emergency services tackle the fire and/or evacuate people safely. If there is a need to evacuate, the fire service will supervise this.
Assisted Evacuation – In the unlikely event of an evacuation being required in a sheltered scheme, South Lakes Housing is aware of people who may need assistance to escape and have in place specific Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP), as required. This information will be available to the Fire Service and South Lakes Housing personnel involved in the evacuation.
