Home Safety & the Holidays

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Holiday Dangers – Christmas Lights

Check for… Frays or exposed wires Cracked casings UL Rating for quality

Unplug before leaving the house or going to bed

Check for indoor or outdoor use and use right

Link no more than 3 strands together

Don’t leave lights up for more than 3 months

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Holiday Dangers – Christmas Trees

Real Tree? Water daily!

Pre-lit tree? Check wires for worn spots or frays every year.

Keep 3 feet from heaters, fireplaces and candles.

Unplug lights when you’re going to bed or leaving the house.

Holiday Dangers - Candles

Keep out of reach of pets & children

Blow out all candles before going to sleep or leaving the house

Never put lit candles on a Christmas tree

Electric or battery candles… Turn off when leaving

the house or going to bed

Check for frayed wires

Keep candles 3 feet away from curtains & furniture

Use sturdy holders that won’t tip over and are not flammable