HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Safe Holiday Decorating

Are you decorating your home safely for the holidays?

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 800 fires a year begin with decorations, and another 200 start with Christmas trees.

Be fire smart as you deck the halls for a festive holiday season with these NFPA holiday safety tips:

·         Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

·         Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

·         Use indoor and outdoor lights appropriately. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

·         Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.

·         Use clips, not nails, to hang lights, so the cords don’t get damaged.

·         Keep decorations away from windows and doors.