Remember these holiday safety tips to stay safe during your festivities!
The holidays can be a busy, exciting time for families of all sizes. However, the risk for different damages increases with so many people going on vacation, hosting, and decorating their homes with numerous items. It can be easy to forget about these holiday safety tips during this busy time of year, but your Beechtree Apartments community wants to ensure everyone remembers essential fire and home safety so they can stay happy and worry-free this holiday.
Kitchen Safety Tips to Prevent Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 50 percent of home fires start in the kitchen. Thanksgiving is the peak day for kitchen fires, followed by Christmas Day. To avoid potential hazards in your kitchen while you prepare for your big family meal, remember these holiday safety tips:
- Test your smoke alarms to ensure they work correctly.
- Do not leave the kitchen unattended when cooking.
- Keep your stovetop free of utensils and debris (oven mitts in particular)
- Do not cook while under the influence.
- Check turkeys and other long-term projects frequently, and do not leave your home while it is cooking.
- Keep children at least three feet away from a hot stove and liquids. Also, ensure they are not near sharp utensils and cannot reach the cords from electric appliances.
- Check your seasonal appliances to make sure the cords are not frayed.
- Keep your floor clear of debris and clean up any spills right away.
Remember what you must do in the case of a grease fire (do not put water on the flame!) or electrical fire so you can stay safe while calling for help.
Holiday Decoration Safety Reminders
The holiday season brings many opportunities for decorations to be strewn around the house. These home additions may come with risks, so it’s important to remember the following safety tips regarding your decorations.
- Replace electric decorations with worn or frayed cords
- Do not leave electric decorations on while sleeping away from your home
- Avoid overloading outlets, and do not connect more than three strings of lights
- Opt for battery-operated candles for safety
- Ensure that no electrical cords are pinched by furniture or forced into tight spaces
- Keep natural Christmas trees well-hydrated and away from heat sources. Ensure that artificial trees are labeled “fire-resistant.” Keep a fire extinguisher next to your tree for emergencies.
- If using a ladder to install decoration, always have someone support the base. Keep three points of contact on the ladder (two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand).
Be Smart When Preparing to Travel
If you go out of town during the holidays and leave your apartment home empty, you must remember some holiday safety tips. Unplug small appliances and take out the trash before you go. Always make sure you have informed someone you will be away on vacation. By telling either your property manager or a neighbor, you can make sure someone will be around to inspect the property if some mishap occurs while you’re away.
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