Light The Night Safely

12/6/2017 (Permalink)

Pretty lights, candles and decorations are just a few of the items bringing charm and cheer to the holiday season, However if they are not sued carefully your holidays may go from festive to frightening. The American Red Cross offers the following safety tips to help greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home or business this holiday season. 

Place Christmas trees, candles, and other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators and heat vents. 

Make sure that light strings are other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators, and heat vents. 

Make sure that light strings and other holiday decorations and other holiday decorations are in good condition. Do not use anything with frayed electrical cords and always follow the manufacturers instructions.

Always unplug tree and holiday lights before leaving the property or going to bed. 

Never use lit candles to decorate a tree. Always extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed.