Holiday Safety Tips
Here are some tips to help keep you safe during the holidays…
- Use a stepladder, not a chair, to hang decorations.
- Never hang decorations from fire sprinklers.
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets.
- Turn off all electrical decorations before leaving.
- Don’t run extension cords in high traffic areas.
- Don’t “daisy chain” extension cords.
- Don’t nail or staple extension cords to walls.
- Don’t use more than three light sets on any one extension cord.
- Make sure there are no frayed or exposed wires, loose connections or broken sockets when decorating with lights.
- Never use lighted candles near trees, curtains, drapes or any potentially flammable item.
- Keep your live Christmas tree in a sturdy, water-holding stand and keep it well watered so it does not dry out.
- Make sure your artificial tree is labeled as fire resistant.
- Make sure breakable or sharp ornaments are placed out of the reach of pets or children.
- When preparing a meal, be sure to wash your hands, utensils, sink and anything that has come into contact with meats.
- Use a food thermometer to be sure meat and poultry are cooked to a safe temperature.
- Refrigerate food within two hours after serving.
- Be aware of food allergies of guests.
- If you are serving alcohol, be sure your guests are capable of driving. Designate a driver or arrange for a cab, Uber or Lyft is necessary.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!