Use and Care Guide

WINTER HOLIDAY SAFETY
PLACE
FOR A
SAFER
PLACE
FOR A SAFER
HOLIDAY DECORATING
• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose
decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other
things that can burn.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken
cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s
instructions for number of light strands to connect.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not
get damaged.
• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your
home fire escape plan.
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
Source: NFPA
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together.
But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple
tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
FACTS!
Two of every five
home decoration
fires are started by
candles.
Nearly half of
decoration fires happen
because decorations
are placed too close to a
heat source.
Before Heading
Out or to Bed
Blow out lit candles when you
leave the room or go to bed.
Turn off all light strings and
decorations before leaving
home or going to bed.