Like It Or Not Here Comes Winter So Be Fire-Safe
Great information to prevent fires during our winter season. Many of our clients use a wood burning stove, fireplace, or outdoor heater. We sometimes forget the safety rules for preventing fires and this blog addresses them all. Thanks and worth re-blogging.
Like it or Not Here Comes Winter So Be Fire-Safe on Long Island...And everywhere else!
Residential fires occur most in winter. Several factors contribute to this,
including an increase in cooking, heating and the addition of flammable holiday decorations.Here are ten fire prevention tips below to be aware of:
1. Maintain carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on a regular basis and test the batteries.
2. Skip the candles and opt for battery-operated candles instead.
3. Remove flammable materials from around the cooking area and never leave the area unattended.
4. Keep a live tree watered, when it dries out, remove it from your home. Artificial trees should be flame retardant and the decorations non-flammable.
5. Have your chimney, fireplace, wood/coal stove, furnace and any other alternative heat sources checked by a pro. Space heaters should not be left on or in proximity to flammable items.
6. Invest in LED lights and only use the recommended amount.
7. Read and follow the directions and safety precautions of portable heaters.
8. Don’t overload outlets and use power strips.
9. All lights and holiday décor should be turned off before leaving your home or going to sleep.
10.Look for any exposed wires, frayed appliance cords or loose connections.So there you have it, ten tips for a safe fire-free Holiday Season!photo credit:-by-Marcus- / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net"
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