Holiday Fire Safety

Christmas Trees | Candles | Entertaining/Cooking | Decorating | Chimneys

Holiday Decorating

Use caution when coosing your holiday decorations and lighting.

• Decorations should be made from flame-resistant materials whenever possible.
• Purchase holiday lights that bear the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) label
• Always follow the manufacturers' instructions for installation and maintenance.
• Before hanging lights, inspect all light strings carefully and replace any broken or damaged items before plugging the lights in.
• Always unplug lights before changing bulbs or fuses.
• Take care not to hang lights in a manner that could damage the cords; use clips instead of nails.
• DO NOT overload electrical sockets, and don't run electrical cords underneath rugs.
• Lastly, be sure to turn off all decorative lighing before leaving the house or going to bed.