Keep safe during Jubilee celebrations
As Gloucestershire gets set to party over the June bank holiday weekend, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service issues a reminder to people to help them stay safe while enjoying the celebrations.
With 171 road closures planned for street parties in Gloucestershire, residents are really getting in the party mood.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) has put together a leaflet with Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, giving safety advice to people who are organising a party.
The leaflet includes a useful reminder about leaving space for emergency services if you've applied for a road closure for the event.
It also includes general safety tips for your party and specific advice on:
- Fireworks
- Chinese lanterns
- Barbecues
- Beacons (and who you need to inform if you are planning to use one).
The leaflet can be found on the GFRS website
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Geoff Sallis said "The Queen's Jubilee is a great excuse for communities to get together and celebrate this special event."
"We are delighted that so many people are holding their own street parties, but we would ask them to take five minutes to look at the advice on our website to make sure their event runs as safely and smoothly as possible."
Councillor Will Windsor-Clive, Cabinet Member for Communities said, "There's a real sense of community spirit in Gloucestershire - you can see that from the number of road closure applications the county council has received."
"Please remember to read the advice issued by our fire and rescue service to make sure that your party can be enjoyed safely by everyone."
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Issued by: Laura Biddington, Gloucestershire County Council Media Team, 01452 425226, laura.biddington@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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29th May 2012