Building safety commitment

The usual fire strategy for high rise blocks is Stay Put. This is because the type of construction means that residents are safer remaining in their homes during a fire emergency. 

We have temporarily changed our fire strategy for high rise blocks to Simultaneous Evacuation with a Waking Watch. In the unlikely event of a fire emergency, Waking Watch would organise a measured, calm evacuation of residents. 

The Waking Watch team will be in the blocks and can assist any vulnerable residents with evacuating. We have placed new fire information notices about simultaneous evacuation in communal areas on all floors.