Holiday Safety
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - mlenhart
Holiday Safety
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930
million in damage in the United States. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips,
individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
• Select fresh trees –Choose a green tree with a sticky trunk and tight needles.
• Care for your tree – Keep it away from heat sources, and keep the tree stand filled with
water. Take your tree down after two weeks.
• Dispose of your tree at the recyclers –Never put the tree or branches in the fireplace or
woodstove.
• Holiday Lights Safety
• Maintain your lights –Inspect the lights, wires, sockets for wear and tear.
• Electrical Outlets –Don’t overload outlets or stretch lights to reach outlets.
• Periodically check the lights; they should not be warm to the touch.
• Turn the lights off when you’re not at home and before going to bed.
Safety is no accident!
For more information, please contact the AMERIND Safety Services Team at 800.352.3496, visit the AMERIND Safety Services’ web page at www.amerindrisk.org
Visit the U.S. Fire Administration website at http://www.usfa.fema.gov
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