The 12 days of Holiday Home Safety
The holidays are here. There is no greater gift you can give your family than a
safe and happy holiday.
Be careful with open flames in your house from those sparkling holiday candles.
If you're leaving the house or going to sleep, blow out all the candles.
Before you plug your holiday lights and extension cords in, check for frayed wires, damaged sockets and gaps in insulation. If you find an issue, throw the lights in the garbage. Shut off tree lights and other illuminated decorations when you leave the house.
Prevent trips and falls by keeping cords safely along the walls. No cords should run under rugs.
Day 4)
Two is company, three is a crowd!
Do not overload
outlets with too many decorations or devices.
If your wall outlet or switch is hot, have an electrician check them.
Day 6)
Little ones love snacks!
Avoid putting lights, metal hooks, breakable ornaments and other small decorations within reach of young children and pets. Mistletoe, poinsettias, and holly berries are toxic.
Climb ladders responsibly and properly. Always keep three body parts in contact with the ladder at all times.
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn---decorations, trees, gifts, towels, and curtains.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Day 10) T
hirsty?
If you are using a real tree, make sure it stays watered to avoid a dry tree with hot tree lights.
Day 11)
What's that snow piling up?
Examine outside vents from your furnace and hot water heater.
They should be properly sealed and clear of obstruction to prevent carbon monoxide buildup in the house. Recheck during and after a snowstorm.
Day 12)
Pick the right wood!
If you use a fireplace or a wood stove, use dry seasoned wood. Creosote from green wood can cause a chimney fire.
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