Holiday Safety

Tips

• Make sure to select a fresh tree. Needles should be green and hard to pull back from the branch, and trunk should be sticky to the touch.
• Do not place tree near heat source, heat will dry out the tree.
• Keep tree well-watered.
• Dispose of tree at community recycle center or community pick-up service.
• Maintain lights. Check for:
  • Bare spots
  • Broken or cracked sockets
  • Excessive kinking
  • Frayed wires
• Use only lighting tested by an approved testing laboratory.
• Do not overload electrical outlets. Do not link more than three strands. Periodically check wires, they should not be warm to the touch.
• Use non-flammable decorations.
• Make sure artificial trees are flame retardant.
• Do not use lit candles on a tree.
• Make sure candles are in a stable holder. Place them where they cannot be easily knocked down.
• Do not leave the house with candles lit.