Light the Holiday Season Safely

12/13/2020 (Permalink)

Pretty lights, candles, and decorations are just a few of the items bringing charm and cheer to the holiday season-however, if they are not used carefully your holidays may go from festive to frightening. 

The American Red Cross offers the following safety tips to help greatly reduce the fire risk in your home or business this holiday season.

• Place Christmas trees, candles and other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators and heat vents.
• Make sure that light strings and other holiday decorations are in good working condition. Do not use anything with frayed electrical cords and always follow the manufacture's instructions.
• Always unplug your tree and holiday lights before leaving the property or going to bed. 
• Never use lit candles to decorate a tree. Always extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed.

The entire team at SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen County is wishing you and your family a Merry and Safe Holiday Season!