Holiday Safety Tips |
By Member David Jeglum | |
December 12, 2016 | |
It is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk of a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. Choose the freshest tree you can find. Check to see if the needles stay when you gently pull on a branch. After making a fresh cut on the trunk and placing the tree in a stand, fill the stand’s water basin. Make sure you water your tree every day. Keep electrical cords and lights away from the water. Choose holiday decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. Choose holiday lights with a label from an approved testing laboratory, such as UL, and throw away any frayed or damaged light strands. Place your tree at least three feet from heat registers, space heaters, and fireplaces. Learn more about holiday fire safety on the USFA website. Follow USFA on Twitter at @usfire and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usfire. |
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