Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season

12/10/2018 (Permalink)

Pretty lights, candles and
decorations are just a few of
the items bringing charm
and cheer to the holiday season—
however, if they are not used carefully
your holidays may go from festive to
frightening.

The American Red Cross offers the
following safety tips to help greatly
reduce the fire risk in your home or
business this holiday season.

-Place Christmas trees, candles
and other holiday decorations at
least three feet away from heat
sources like fireplaces, portable
heaters, radiators, heat vents
and candles.

-Make sure light strings and
other holiday decorations are
in good condition. Do not use
anything with frayed electrical
cords and always follow
the manufacturer’s
instructions.

-Always unplug tree and holiday
lights before leaving the
property or going to bed.

-Never use lit candles to decorate
a tree. Always extinguish
candles before leaving the room
or going to bed.

-Use only sturdy tree stands
designed not to tip over. Keep
curious pets and children away
from Christmas trees.

-Keep anything that can catch
fire—pot holders, oven mitts,
wooden utensils, paper or
plastic bags, food packaging and
towels or curtains—away from
your stove top.

-Designate one person to
walk around your property
to ensure all candles and
smoking materials are properly
extinguished after guests leave.

We wish you a safe and
happy holiday season!