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22Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service - Home Safety advice during a Pandemic%u2022%u0009If you are having to use your home in a different way during a pandemic, thought should begiven to hazards that may be present with children around more than usual %u2022%u0009If you are having to work from home, please ensure you do not overload electrical socketsand take care with electrical equipment%u2022%u0009Ensure you test your smoke alarms once a week%u2022%u0009Please ensure that all medicines are kept out of reach of children and stored in a safe place%u2022%u0009With so many people sharing a smaller space every day and cleaning more often to keepyour environment safe from viruses please ensure that all cleaning products, e.g. bleach, washing tablets etc... are stored safely away from children%u2022%u0009Spending more time at home can limit the amount we move! Please be mindful ofeverybody%u2019s health and wellbeing and take regular breaks and exercise. Teach your children an old-fashioned activity like Hopscotch %u2022%u0009Go outside and get fresh air when you can %u2022%u0009Take time out to have fun with your family, revisit board games %u2022%u0009Speak and check in with family & friends in other households online especially if someoneis living alone%u2022%u0009And most of all be mindful and kind to yourself taking time out when you need to.For more fire safety information please go to: https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/keeping-safe/For information on community resilience visit: www.hiowprepared.org.uk