Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season

11/21/2016 (Permalink)

Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season

Pretty lights, candles and decorations are just a few of the items bringing charm and cheer to the holiday season—however, if they are not used carefully your holidays may go from festive to frightening.

The American Red Cross offers the following safety tips to help greatly reduce the fire risk in your home or business this holiday season.

• Place Christmas trees, candles and other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like fi replaces, portable   heaters, radiators, heat vents and candles.
• Make sure that light strings and other holiday decorations are in good condition. Do not use anything with frayed electrical   cords and always follow the manufacturer’s   instructions.
• Always unplug tree and holiday lights before leaving the property or going to bed.
• Never use lit candles to decorate a tree. Always extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed.
• Use only sturdy tree stands designed not to tip over. Keep curious pets and children away from Christmas trees.
• Keep anything that can catch on fi re—pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains—away from your stove   top.
• Designate one person to walk around your property to ensure all candles and smoking materials are properly extinguished after guests leave.

What happens if a disaster strikes your property during the most wonderful time of the year?

You can’t afford to wait for a restoration company to return from Christmas vacation to begin the cleanup. You need help now—even if it is the night before Christmas. If a fire or water damage strikes your home or business during the holidays, give SERVPRO of Franklin County a call. They are on call 365 days a year, because we know disasters can’t wait. We are dedicated to helping keep your holidays merry and bright.

SERVPRO of Franklin County wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!