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Happy Holidays
Marty White
December 14, 2009
Fire Facts and Figures
• During 2003-2007, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 250 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. – 14 deaths, 26 injuries, and $13.8 million in direct property
damage annually. • During 2003-2006, an estimated 3700 home structure
fires started by candles were reported to local fire departments annually. – 40 civilian deaths, 335 civilian injuries and an estimated direct
property loss of $120 million annually. • Four in 10 reported home fires start in the kitchen --
more than any other place in the home. • Half of all home heating fires occurred in December,
January and February in 2003-2006.
10 Ways to Stay on the Safe Side This Season
• Water, water, water your live tree • Check your lights, check them twice • Plan your fire escape• Sleep safe by installing carbon monoxide alarms• Limit plug-in toys to the big kids• Give wrapping paper a second life - don’t burn it• Know your lights and cords - check ratings on extension cords
and lights• Steer your tree clear – away from heat sources and exits • Decorate with a safe eye:
– Cords should not be tacked up with metal nails or staples. – Small decorations can be choking hazards so keep them out of the
reach of toddlers. • Look for UL Label
Safe Decorations
• When putting up decorations, make sure ladder is put on a solid secure base
• Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire.
• Extinguish candles when you leave a room.• Never leave infants or toddlers alone in a
room with a lighted tree or candles.• Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.• When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the
label "Fire Resistant."
Space Heater Safety
• Space Heaters– Plug portable space heaters directly into an
outlet; do not plug into extension cords, relocatable power taps, UPSs, or surge suppressors.
– Keep space heaters at least three feet away from combustible materials.
– Don’t use space heaters in rooms where children are unsupervised.
– Plug a space heater into a GFCI in any location near water.
– Check the cord before plugging in a heater; if frayed, worn or broken, do not use.
– Keep all heaters out of high traffic and exit areas.
Food Safety
• Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits. Fully cook meats and poultry per recipe.
• Wash your hands frequently, and make sure children do the same.
• Keep raw foods and cooked foods separate, and use separate utensils when preparing them.
• Foods that require refrigeration should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
• Be sure to keep hot liquids and foods away from the edges of counters and tables, where they can be easily knocked over by a young child's exploring hands.
Watch Your Step & Use Handrails!
• Slip/trip hazards outdoors– Wet sidewalks & steps– Icy sidewalks & steps– Slippery pine needles and leaves– Extension cords
• Slip/trip hazards indoors– Wet shoes– Wet floors– Extension cords– Toys, packaging
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