Mims Davies MP shares dates for Free electric blanket safety testing in October
East and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services are encouraging people to put dates in their diaries for this year’s electric blanket testing events.
Last year between 30% and 40% of the blankets tested failed the safety checks, which could have resulted in serious incidents or even house fires.
It’s a free service, and anyone with an electric blanket or heat pad is advised to bring it, with the controls, for a safety check. If you can’t attend, you can ask a friend or neighbour to bring your blanket for you.
Regular testing is recommended for blankets over two years old to ensure they are still safe to use. It is advised that blankets over ten years old should be replaced.
The project is also being supported by partners from the Warm Home Check Service and One You East Sussex, For more information you can also visit keeping safe and warm at home from WSCC.
You can get more advice on electric blankets on the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service website.
East Sussex Residents can get their blankets tested at:
Monday 14th October
- Heathfield Fire Station, High Street, Heathfield, TN21 0UP: 10am – 12pm
- Mayfield Fire Station, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield, TN20 6PJ: 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday 15th October
- Uckfield Fire Station, Bell Farm Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BA: 10am – 12pm
- Crowborough Fire Station, Beacon Road, Crowborough,TN6 1AF: 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 16th October
- Seaford Fire Station, Cradle Hill Road, Seaford, BN25 3JA: 10am – 12pm
- Lewes Fire Station, North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PE: 2pm – 4pm
Thursday 17th October
- Salvation Hall, Hastings St. Andrew’s Square, Hastings TN34 1SP: 10am – 12pm
- Battle Fire Station, London Road, Battle, TN33 0EA: 2pm – 4pm
Friday 18th October
- Bexhill Fire Station, Beeching Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3LG: 10am – 12pm
- Eastbourne Fire Station, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LA: 2pm – 4pm
Monday 21st October
- Hailsham Fire Station, Victoria Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AY: 10am – 12pm
- George’s Church Hall, Polegate 110 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DF: 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday 22nd October
- Hove Fire Station, English Close, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7EE: 10am – 12pm
- Roedean Fire Station, Roedean Road, Brighton, BN2 5RA: 2pm – 4pm
West Sussex sessions will take place on the dates below by appointment only. You can book an appointment to have your blanket tested by calling 0345 872 9719.
- 1 October – Bognor Fire Station, West Meads Drive, Bognor Regis, PO21 5TB
- 2 October – Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Worthing, BN13 3FJ
- 3 October – Petworth Fire Station, Station Road, Petworth, GU28 0HX
- 4 October – Age UK, Glen Vue Centre, Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BS
- 7 October – Burgess Hill Town Hall, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS
- 8 October – Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, RH12 1PJ
- 10 October – Haywards Heath Fire Station, Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XQ
I do urge anyone with an electric blanket to along to get it tested.
