Suffolk Digest

What is
Smoke Free Suffolk?

Part of a national network of alliances partly funded by the Department of Health, the
Smoke Free Suffolk Alliance is a collaborative body comprising representatives of thirteen different local agencies pursuing a set of agreed goals for tobacco control in Suffolk.

Smoke Free Suffolk's main aims include reducing the prevalence and uptake of tobacco use, and thereby the incidence of smoking-related diseases.

Smoke Free Suffolk is involved in raising awareness of the dangers of smoking, participating in annual campaigns such as No Smoking Day and Cancer Prevention Week.

Smoke Free Suffolk meets regularly to exchange information and plan future tobacco control activities in Suffolk.

Smoke Free Suffolk - 01473 770140

Suffolk Digest

Firefighters' warning about the dangers of smoking

Kent Fire and Rescue Service says a series of house fires caused by cigarette smoking should support anyone's New Year's resolution to give up cigarettes. Fire crews attended eight blazes during December which are believed to have broken out from discarded or carelessly disposed of smoking materials. Over the entire year, Kent suffered 51 house fires where cigarettes, cigars, lighters and matches are believed to be the cause. KFRS Community Safety Manager Charlie Smith said: "Clearly the best way to keep you and your family safe is to give up smoking completely. "We know that these fires are more likely to start during the night and that some of the most common places for them to start are sofas, beds and carpets. Remember, a cigarette burns at up to 700C, so if you must smoke make sure when you put it out, it really is out. That final check could save your and your family's life".

Source: kentnews.co.uk, 14 January 2009

Link: http://tiny.cc/x7mcY