A CAMPAIGN highlighting a range of safety advice for residents has been launched.

The Winter Safety Campaign, by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, is aimed at keeping people safe particularly in light of the seasonal dangers associated with the winter months.

Facebook and Twitter pages to coincide with the start of the campaign will also be launched with plans to use the sites to update residents across the region.

There will also be number of events taking place including one running at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre from October 6 to 8.

It will feature advice on electric blankets, firework and bonfire safety, electrical safety plus some targeted Christmas safety messages.

Station commander Grant Wills, head of the fire service’s community safety team, said: “We know that targeted safety advice can help reduce both the number and the severity of incidents we get called to.

“With the extra risks associated with the winter months, our Community Safety Team will be working hard to get these messages out to the community."

He added: “We will also be using social networking for the first time, posting regular Facebook and Twitter messages in a bid to reach more people with our safety advice.”