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Holiday Safety
Tips
THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY TIPS TO HELP ENSURE A
SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON:
 During
this holiday season as well as throughout the year, our primary
message, first, last and always is prevention. If you remove the
fire hazards from your home you can limit the risk to yourself, your
family, your neighbors and to firefighters. Over the last few
years, candles have become more and more popular. Sales are up and
unfortunately, so are the number of candle fires and candle-related
fire deaths. If you must use candles, use them safely. By following
a few simple safety procedures residents can stay safe and enjoy a
joyous holiday season.
- Make sure you
have a working smoke detector on every level of your home.
- Choose a
freshly cut tree. LIVE TREES NEED WATER! Check and refill often.
- Cut a few
inches off the trunk before placing in water.
- When your tree
becomes dry, discard it promptly.
- Keep your tree
away from heat sources, sparks or flames.
- Do not leave
Christmas tree lights on while unattended.
- Avoid accidents
by using wire or cord to secure your tree to the wall or ceiling
(this will prevent it from toppling over by small children or
pets).
- Check all light
sets prior to use. Do not use damaged light sets or extension
cords.
- Avoid
overloading the connections.
- Use only
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved lights on your tree, and
NO CANDLES.
- Promptly remove
all discarded packages and wrappings from the home.
- Never burn
wrappings in the fireplace or wood stove.
- Use only
non-combustible decorations
- If you use
candles, make sure they are in stable holders on a flat stable
surface and create a 1-foot circle of safety surrounding them
- NEVER
leave the house with candles burning
- NEVER
leave children or pets unattended with a lit candle (the candle
can easily be knocked over)
- NEVER
use candles near combustible materials such as curtains, drapes,
bedding and or cabinets.
Have a Safe and
Happy Holiday Season
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