Holiday Home Safety

12/18/2018 (Permalink)

Safety for Holiday Decorating

• One of every four home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.

• On average, one of every 32 reported home Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 143 total reported home fires.

• A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every four Christmas tree fires. So keep your Christmas tree away from heat sources and room exits.

• The top three days for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve.

• Candles start two out of five home decoration structure fires.

• Water your live Christmas tree daily to keep it from becoming dry.

• Only use decorations that are flame-retardant or not flammable.

• Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear.

• Don’t link more than three strands of holiday lights.

• Never leave a burning candle unattended. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.

Find more information at www.usfa.fema.gov