Holiday-dos & Holi-don’ts

As you gather with family and friends to celebrate the festive holiday season, keep your home and loved ones safe by following these safety tips.

Holi-Dos

• Do inspect your power cords, lights and decorations and discard any that are worn out or damaged.
• Do use indoor lights and decorations inside and outdoor lights and decorations outside.
• Do keep candles on solid, steady surfaces and away from flammable items.
• Do watch out for overhead power lines when decorating the exterior of your house.
• Do choose decorations made of flame-resistant materials.
• Do keep space heaters at least three feet from bedding, clothing, draperies, furniture and rugs.

Holi-Don’ts

• Don’t overload outlets or power strips.
• Don’t leave decorations and lights on all night or when you are away from home.
• Don’t allow kids or pets to play with cords or electric decorations.
• Don’t string multiple extension cords together.
• Don’t run extension cords under rugs or furniture.
• Don’t leave candles or fireplaces burning unattended or when you are asleep.