🏠 Staying Safe in Your Home – Leeds Guide
👮♂️ Everyone should feel safe in their home. If you ever feel unsafe, please don’t wait — ask for help. The police in Leeds are West Yorkshire Police. They are here to help you. You can trust them.
👉 Call 999 if it’s an emergency (if someone is in danger).
👉 Call 101 if it’s not an emergency (but you still need help).
🔥 Fire Safety
🚒 West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is the fire service in Leeds. They help you and your family stay safe from fire in your home.
👉 Visit their website for tips like:
- How to stop fires caused by cooking or smoking 🍳🚬
- What to do if a fire starts 🔥
- Why smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are important 🔔
✅ Home Safety Check
You can do a Home Safety Check to see if your home is safe or if something needs to change.
🔗 Home Safety Check
📞 You can also call the Leeds District Fire Prevention team for advice: 0113 290 4806
🏢 If You Live in Council Housing
If you rent your home from Leeds City Council, they have rules to help keep you safe — especially in flats or high-rise buildings.
🏠 If You Rent from a Private Landlord
Your landlord must follow fire safety rules to keep your home safe.
🔗 Fire Safety for Private Renters
⚠️ Accidents at Home
🛑 Accidents can happen at home. Be careful with:
- 🔌 Gas and electricity
- 👶 Young children
- 👴 Older people
A charity called RoSPA helps people learn how to stay safe at home: 🔗 Home Safety
👶 They also have a special page to help keep children safe: 🔗 RoSPA – Keeping Children Safe
