Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can make your holiday safer. Below you will find safety tips and a video on Christmas tree safety. If you have an artificial tree, make sure the tree is labeled, certified by the manufacturer the tree is fire retardant. When choosing a real tree, be sure to make sure it is fresh and no needles are falling off. Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1 - 2 from the base of the trunk. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 13:52:59 +0000
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