The Safety Letterbox Company has experienced an increase in demand for its lockable letterflaps following a suspected arson attack at a Huddersfield home.
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| Flaplock protects against arson attack |
The company, which makes a lockable letterflap dubbed the Flaplock, said that this rise in interest reflects fears within the local community.
“We had a rapid surge in orders from residents in the locality – a clear sign of people’s concern and genuine fear,” said managing director Alison Orrells.
“Deliberate fire-setting is a destructive and distressing crime that is rarely out of the headlines. So many people are concerned about it, yet few seem to do anything about it.
“Instead of living in fear, vulnerable communities should be putting pressure on their local authorities or community officers to help them find an affordable solution to protect their homes. Many fire authorities are taking this on board and supplying Flaplock free of charge as part of their home safety checks, though not all provide this service."
According to Orrells, vulnerable groups – such as the elderly, ethnic minorities or single parents – are missing out, sometimes with tragic consequences.
“The letterbox is the only part of a building that is open 24 hours a day and, sadly, many fires are started by inflammable materials or fireworks being posted through them. An inexpensive, yet extremely effective solution is to fit a lockable letterflap that would prevent this and provide instant peace of mind.”
For more information, go to www.safetyletterbox.com.
