Holiday Safety Tips at Wendle in Spokane WA

The holiday season is upon us.  It comes with fun, food and lots of festivities.  But the fun can turn frightening quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The American Red Cross offers the following tips to keep your holiday season safe.

• Place Christmas trees, candles, and other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators, heat vents and candles.

• If buying an artificial tree, look for the fire-resistant label. When putting it up, keep it away from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat.

• If you do choose a real tree, ensure that it’s fresh and that green needles aren’t easily broken. And remember – keep live trees as moist as possible by giving them plenty of water.

• Before stringing your holiday lights, check them over to ensure that there are no frayed electrical cords, that they are in good working condition, and that they are used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Don’t use electric lights on metallic trees.

• Keep children, pets and decorations away from candles.

• If hanging stockings on a fireplace mantel, don’t light the fireplace.

• Make sure to unplug your tree and holiday lights when you leave the house and when you go to bed.

• Never leave burning candles unattended and make sure to extinguish them when going to bed.

• Designate one person to walk around your home to make sure that all candles and smoking materials are properly extinguished after guests leave.

• Holidays mean lots of cooking and baking. However, the kitchen is also one of the most common places for a home fire to start. When using potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper, kitchen towels, and other flammable items, be sure to keep them well clear of the stovetop.

• When decorating outside, make sure decorations are for outdoor use and fasten lights securely to your home or trees. If using hooks or nails, make sure they are insulated to avoid an electrocution or fire hazard.

• If using a ladder, be extra careful. Make sure to have a good, stable placement and wear shoes that allow for good traction.

From all of us at Wendle, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

 

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