Fire safety

Fire Prevention Safety Visit Information

Staying safe at home is crucial. Statistics show that you are six times more likely to die in a fire if you live in a home without a working smoke alarm.

Harrow has created a helpful guide outlining dos and don’ts to ensure everyone is safe at home and protected from the risks of fire. For more information, please visit tenant-info-fire-safety.

You can also visit Fire safety in the home on the government website.

How to Stay Safe – Scams

It’s important for everyone to be vigilant and protect themselves from scams. A good starting point is to familiarize yourself with the common types of scams common types of scams.

Scams are serious offenses that aim to cause financial harm and distress to individuals and businesses.

Sometimes, scammers pose as employees of Harrow Council, so it’s essential to verify their identity before sharing any personal information. Find out more here: Impersonations scams

To learn more about impersonation scams and to get additional guidance on how to recognize the tricks used by fraudsters, please visit GOV.UK and Scams – Fraud – London Borough of Harrow