Winter holidays are truly magical, filled with cozy fires, hot cocoa and colorful lights. If you don’t practice safety though, your winter wonderland could become a holiday hazard. Make sure you follow the below tips to keep your holiday season merry and bright.
Did you know that more than one-third of home decoration fires are caused by candles? Almost half of all decoration fire happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source!
Top 10 Christmas Safety Tips
- Don’t share your holiday travel plans online
- If you’re using candles or the fireplace, make sure they are fully extinguished prior to retiring for the night
- Turn off your Christmas lights when leaving the house or going to bed
- Watch out for online shopping fraud
- Inspect electrical decorations for damage before use
- Water your Christmas tree daily
- Have packages delivered when you’ll be at home to avoid porch theft
- Watch out for online shopping fraud
- Make sure your tree is properly secured and away from any fire hazards
- Invest in a home security system
- Don?t overload your home’s electrical circuits
Try something different.? Call your local U.S. Forest Service District office to obtain a permit to cut your own Christmas tree.