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Holiday & Winter Safety

Holiday & Winter Safety

Follow these tips to make your "jolly holiday" a fire safe one!

CHRISTMAS TREES

• A cut Christmas tree is like a cut flower - neither will last very long without water. Keep your tree fresh by placing it in a stand that holds water and check the water level daily.
• Locate the tree away from heat sources - do not place it near a heater, woodstove or fireplace. Don't place it in a location so that it blocks an exit.
• Only use approved "interior use" lights on your tree.
• Never leave a lit tree unattended.
• Never burn a cut, dried-out Christmas tree in your fireplace or woodstove. Dispose of it by putting it out with your garbage on your regular collection day for the two weeks after Christmas.
  

LIGHTS

• Carefully check all electrical wiring before you install decorations. Check light sets for broken sockets and defective wiring. 
• Use only UL approved outdoor lights outdoors. Never use indoor lights outside or outdoor lights inside.
• Turn off decorative lights when you leave the house or go to bed. 
• Don't over load electrical circuits by plugging in too many electrical appliances into one outlet.

CANDLES & OPEN FLAMES

• Place candles in sturdy, non-flammable holders or containers. 
• Locate candles away from the tree, evergreen arrangements and other flammable decorations.
• Extinguish candles before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Don't hang stockings near the opening of the fireplace
• Never burn wrapping paper in a fireplace or woodstove.
• Keep combustibles away from fireplaces, woodstoves and heaters.
• Never leave matches or lighters where children can reach them.

SAFEGUARDS

• Keep a UL listed ABC fire extinguisher accessible for use in your home.
• Check the batteries in your smoke detectors. Make sure there is one in each bedroom and in the hall.