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Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season!
Holiday fire safety tip 1: keep lighters away from children and mischievous elves.
Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight.
Holiday fire safety tip 2: Do not overload electrical outlets.
Make sure that you keep the number of plugs in an outlet to a minimum.
Holiday fire safety tip 3: Have a designated cook.
Cooks who have been drinking can get distracted by their guests and wander away from the kitchen with food on the stove or in the oven, all of which can lead to fires.
Holiday fire safety tip 4: Dispose of ashes safely.
To ensure the safe disposal of wood ashes, store them in a metal container until cooled.
Holiday fire safety tip 5: Do not leave candles unattended.
Unattended candles are a big fire risk this time of year.
Holiday fire safety tip 6: Clean your chimney for Santa!
Reminder to have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually.
Holiday fire safety tip 7: Don’t use damaged cords.
Damaged power cords pose serious hazards to appliance users, including electrical shock and fire risks.
Holiday fire safety tip 8: Do not become a holiday season statistic.
If you are attending a holiday gathering, make smart choices and plan how you will get home safely.
Holiday fire safety tip 9: Give space heaters space.
Keep materials such as curtains, sofas, beds, clothes, and papers at least three feet away from the front, sides and rear of the heater.
Holiday fire safety tip 10: Keep batteries in alarms.
Smoke alarms only work when the alarms are properly maintained.
Holiday fire safety tip 11: Water your tree.
A small fire can spread and grow large quickly. Keep your fresh tree watered and away from heat sources.
Tip number 12 is our final holiday fire safety tip! Pay attention to tasks that involve the use of heat sources.
The holiday season can make households busy and chaotic. Remember to pay attention to tasks involving heat, which can lead to a fire.
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