Georgian Bay Fire & Emergency Services encourages everyone to put fire safety at the top of their holiday lists this year to ensure a safe season as we gather with family and friends.
12 Tips of Holiday Safety
Tip #1 Use Proper Lighting when decorating |
Use the proper lights when decorating and check for worn or damaged cords. You don't need to be Clark Griswold to shine bright with lights this holiday! |
Tip #2 Keep Decorations Away From Candles |
Keep decorations away from candles. Fires caused by holiday decorations and open flames from candles are all too common this season.
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Tip #3 Test your CO and Smoke Alarms |
Test your smoke alarms! Fatal fires are at their highest rate during the holidays. When seconds matter, a working smoke alarm is the gift of time in the event of a fire. An alarm on every storey, tested monthly, and batteries replaced annually, is the best gift you can give your family this season. |
Tip #4 Look While You Cook |
In the hustle of the holidays don't leave food unattended on the stove. Set a timer and stay close by.
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Tip # 5 Water Fresh Trees Daily |
Water Fresh Trees Daily! Falling needles means the tree is dry. While setting up your tree be aware of where heat vents are and don't place your tree too close to it. It is recommended to use LED lights as they don't get warm.
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Tip #6 Check Your Extension Cords |
Do not overload the extension bar or outlet. Don't run extension cords under a rug. |
Tip #7 Stay Healthy this Holiday |
Being around friends and family means extra germs are presents too! Stay Healthy by washing your hands regularly, taking your vitamins, make healthy food choices and always make time for exercise. |
Tip # 8 |
Make sure sidewalks and driveways are clean and clear of snow and ice. Shovel after each snowfall to stay on top of it. Use salt or sand to rid of icey paths. |
Tip #9 Practice Ladder Safety |
As you are putting up those Christmas lights and holiday decorations be cautious and practice ladder safety. Inspect ladder for defects, always have a spotter, secure the top of the ladder, keep three points of contact and don't use the top two steps of the ladder.
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Tip #10 |
Wear your seatbelt while traveling this holiday. So many people will be on the roads, take yours and your families safety seriously.
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Tip #11 Have a Fire Extinguisher in the Kitchen |
With 17% of fires in Ontario kitchen related keep an up to date fire extinguisher close to your cooking areas for emergency. |
Tip #12 Drink Responsibly |
Plan for holiday parties by arranging a DD or being the DD! We want all of you to arrive alive! |
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