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10th August 2011
The riots: Advice to residents
Following a second night of trouble in Liverpool, we are working closely with Merseyside Police to deliver the best service possible to ensure the safety of our communities.
As a precaution to ensure the small minority of young people engaged in criminal activity do not have access to materials that can be used as missiles, we would like to ask:
Residents
• If you have a wheelie bin, please do not leave it visible at the front of your house. If possible, ensure it is out of view at the back. If you are expecting a collection, place your wheelie bin out on the morning of the collection only and not overnight
• If you are having any building work done, ensure any equipment, building materials such as bricks or wood is securely put away
• Please mention this advice to your neighbours.
Builders
• Ensure any loose materials are securely put away and that you lock your premises as securely as possible, using shutters or gates if they are installed.
Petrol Forecourts
• Please do not sell any containers or canisters of petrol to the public at this time.
While it is the decision of individual businesses whether they open, there is no intelligence to suggest a risk to businesses at present. However, during disturbances, retail premises have been targeted and businesses should therefore be mindful of the welfare of their staff.
• Please check your security and fire prevention measures.
• Set any intruder alarms
• Lock premises as securely as possible, using shutters or gates if they are installed
• Check batteries in smoke and fire alarms are functioning
• Ensure sprinkler systems are working effectively
• Check CCTV is in full working order
If anyone has information about any disorder, they can call Merseyside Police on 0151 709 6010 or email disorderinvestigation@merseyside.police.uk.
One Vision Housing can be contacted on 0300 365 1111.
