For better holiday safety, you should get some tips
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents.
Following these guidelines will help make your holiday season safer & more enjoyable...
Holiday Home Safety Tips
Holiday decorating & lighting
Use caution with holiday decorations and whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials.
Use caution with holiday decorations and whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials.
Holiday entertaining
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. When cooking for holiday visitors, remember to keep an eye on the range.
Trees
When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant."
When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant."
Lights
Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
Decorations
Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree.
Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree.
Fireplaces
Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area.
Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area.
Toys and Ornaments
Purchase appropriate toys for the appropriate age.
Purchase appropriate toys for the appropriate age.
Children and Pets
Poinsettias are known to be poisonous to humans and animals, so keep them well out-of-reach, or avoid having them.
Security
Use your home burglar alarm system.
Use your home burglar alarm system.
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How to Avoid Holiday Fires
- ABC extinguisher
- Observe proper use and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- check all lit candles to make surse no such thing is left burning to endanger your home.
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