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Winter Holiday - Safety Tips
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Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together - but that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Holiday decorating
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Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
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Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
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Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
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Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
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Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
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Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
Holiday entertaining
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Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
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Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
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Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
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Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
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Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them.
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Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.
Before Heading Out or to Bed
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Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
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Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.
Source: NFPA – nfpa.org/education
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