Colchester mayor backs Essex fire safety scheme for deaf people
The Lib Dem councillor has been trying to break down barriers for people with hearing loss during her year in office.She said her specialist alarm had only gone off once - when she burnt her toast."It takes the fear away," Ms Scott-Boutell added. "When I have all my hearing kit off, I can't even hear the shower running."
As part of its awareness drive, launched on Monday, the fire service incorporated British Sign Language into a video explaining how the sensory alarm worked.Some of the life-saving devices have flashing lights, while others have vibrating pads.Claire Monk, the fire service's live safe manager, said she wanted to ensure fire risks in people's homes were as minimal as possible."We hope this new awareness campaign will help ensure that more people know about the specialist equipment available and encourage them to reach out for support," she added.
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