Holiday Safety
The following safety tips will help to keep you and your family safe during the holiday season.
- Keep your tree fire free. Buy a fresh tree and keep the base of the trunk in water at all times. Lit candles should never be placed on or near the Christmas tree.
- Check all sets of lights before using them. Discard any light sets that are damaged or old. Make sure that you use the proper lights for the environment — indoor sets for inside the house and outdoor sets for outside the house.
- Stay in the kitchen when cooking. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires.
- Keep candles in a sturdy holder away from children, pets, and combustible materials. Blow candles out before leaving the room.
- Alcohol and fire are a dangerous mix. Do not attempt to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol.
- Encourage smokers to smoke outside.
- Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside sleeping areas. For added protection, install a smoke alarm in each bedroom. Test smoke alarms monthly.
- Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers make excellent gifts.
