Holiday Safety Tips

Statistics show that incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holiday season.  Follow these simple holiday safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season:

1. Inspect electrical decorations for damage before use
2. Do not overload electrical outlets
3. Do not connect more than three strands of incandescent lights
4. Keep trees fresh by watering daily
5. Use battery-operated candles
6. Keep combustibles at least 3 feet from heat sources
7. Protect cords from damage
8. Check decorations for certification labels
9. Stay in the kitchen when something is cooking
10. Turn off, unplug and extinguish all decorations when going to sleep or leaving the house