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Christmas Tree Safety
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Christmas trees, with their bright lights and colorful ornaments, are a natural draw for children and pets.
- Keep older and more fragile ornaments up higher.
- Consider not using tinsel if you have small children or pets.
- Make sure your Christmas tree is fire retardant.
- Keep it away from any fireplaces, space heaters, and radiators.
- Don’t place it in an area where it blocks doorways or exits.
- If you choose a real tree, choose a fresh one. The branches should bend with ease, and the needles should not fall out. Cut off a few inches off the trunk to expose the fresh wood for better water absorption.
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Decoration Considerations
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When decorating your home, keep small children and pets in mind.
- Poinsettias should be kept out of the reach of cats and dogs. Although these plants are beautiful, they are also poisonous to cats and dogs.
- Older, fragile, and breakable decorations should be kept out of reach of small children and pets.
- Keep your kids and pets away from electrical decorations.
- Never! leave your little ones or pets around a working fireplace.
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Outdoor vs. Indoor Lights
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Lights are made differently for indoor use vs. outdoor use.
- Outdoor lights must be certified for outdoor use. Use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected receptacle (GFCI).
- Hang your outdoor lights by securing them with hooks that are made for outside. Never use nails or tacks.
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Kitchen Essentials
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This is the time of year we break out the holiday towels and cook traditional recipes.
- Keep all towels and oven mitts away from the oven. Watch for little ones that may grab the colorful towels.
- Refresh yourself with traditional recipe preparation. Get your supplies out ahead of time so you can keep an eye on the stove when it’s in use.
- Never leave the area when anything is cooking.
- Keep your kitchen area as clean as possible when making multiple dishes. Keep appliance cords and other flammable items out of reach.
- Don’t throw hot grease in the garbage.
- Keep at least one working fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen.
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Turn Everything Off At Night!
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Go through your home and make sure these items are turned off:
- Outdoor lights
- Indoor lights
- Space heaters
- Fireplace secured
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