CUSTOMER NEWSLETTER
Volume 1, Issue 4
December 2010
Avoid Hazards in the Home
and Deck the Halls Safely!
During the holidays, homes are filled with
twinkling lights, holiday guests and festive decorations. The combination
should mean many happy memories, but it also brings an increased risk of home
fires. In fact, according to the US Fire Administration, during the winter
holidays structure fires increase and the dollar loss per fire is 34 percent
greater than normal.
Focus on the Fireplace
Move stockings and holiday decorations off the mantle before starting a fire in
your fireplace. Burning wrapping paper could produce dangerous sparks or
flares of intense heat.
Use Candles With Care
Walk around your home and move candles away from anything that can burn.
Store matches and lighters away from children and be sure to blow out candles
before you leave the room or go to sleep. Never leave a burning candle
unattended.
Keep Watch in the Kitchen
The kitchen is a busy place from Thanksgiving through the holiday season.
Never leave anything cooking unattended, not even for a minute. Turn pot
handles inward so that little hands can't grab them. And keep your kitchen
and your cooking area free of clutter to avoid unnecessary accidents. |