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Holiday Safety & Health Tips
Links to holiday safety and health information, including toy safety, Christmas tree safety, food safety, and tips how to survive the holiday season and stress.
Always turn off outdoor, indoor, and tree Christmas lights before you go to bed or before leaving your home.
Always put out any candles when leaving the room and before going to sleep.
Keep space heaters away from the tree, presents, curtains, bedding materials, etc., or try
not to use them. Remember to turn them off when not in use and before leaving your home.
Purchase smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors for your home. Read package labeling for proper placement and proper number of units for your home.
Make sure to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at regular intervals.
During this holiday time when many people are using their fireplaces, this site provides informative topics include avoiding carbon monoxide hazards, avoiding chimney-related dangers, chimney fires, an FAQ on chimneys, how to select firewood, proper venting of gas-fueled appliances, how to find a certified chimney sweep, chimney liners, and much more...
