Holiday Safety Tip 4: Turn Off Decorations
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 4) Always turn off your decorations when you leave your home and when you’re sleeping. Most deadly fires happen while people are asleep. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 3: Christmas Trees
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 3) If you have a natural Christmas tree water it to keep it fresh and safe. Real trees can dry up and turn into kindling in no time at all. Get rid of the tree after Christmas. Dried-out trees are a fire […]
Holiday Safety Tip 2: Decoration Cords
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 2) The best decorations are safe decorations, so when you are decorating, make sure not to run cords under rugs or furniture, out of windows, or across walkways and sidewalks. See all Twelve Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 1: Decorate Safely
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! To help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 1) Keep decorations at least three feet away from heat sources – especially those with an open flame, like fireplaces and candles. And remember to blow out your candles when […]
Holiday Safety Tip 12: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Prevent Electrical Fires
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 12) The best gift for your family is to upgrade to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers or outlets. It is estimated that half of the electrical fires that occur every year could be prevented by AFCIs. All upgrades should be completed by a […]
Holiday Safety Tip 11: Battery Storage
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 11) Keep batteries stored safely in their packaging and out of reach of anything that might try to eat them, like small children and pets. Eating a battery can be deadly. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 10: Inspect Decorations
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 10) Inspect your decorations and discard any that are damaged or worn out. Talk to your aunt about that life-sized Elvis-dressed-as-Santa statue. It’s falling apart, it’s creepy it’s got to go. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 9: Space Heaters
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 9) If you’re using a space heater, switch it off before leaving the room. It only takes seconds for a fire to start if a space heater tips over or comes in contact with something combustible, like a blanket or curtains. See […]
Holiday Safety Tip 8: Smoke Alarms
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 8) Need a perfect gift idea? How about a smoke alarm? Every home needs a working smoke alarm in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level, including the basement. And remember to test your own to make sure they’re working. […]
Wrapping up the Holidays: Preventing Winter Fires
Nearly half of home fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. Keep your home and family safe after the holidays with these post-holiday year-end tips. 25% of holiday fires are caused by decorations Never leave holiday decorations on while sleeping or away from home 210 home fires a year are caused by […]
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an annual average of 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn […]
Home Cooking Fire Prevention Tips
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. Always unplug counter top alliances when not in use. Make sure […]
