Happy New Year

• At a party, check to be sure the exits are clear.
• Never let friends drink excessively. Alcohol affects judgement and coordination.
• Check under furniture and cushions for smoldering cigarettes.
• Independence Day

Fireworks Safety

• Check to be sure local laws permit private firework celebrations.
• Adults should supervise the use of fireworks.
• Sparks and smoldering embers from fireworks can start fires. Have water nearby for emergencies.
• Never use fireworks in neighborhood backyards or other crowded areas.
• Always light fireworks one at a time.
• Outdoor Cooking Safety
• Keep grills a safe distance from houses and overhangs.
• Use only properly labeled starter fluid, never substitute gasoline or kerosene.
• Never apply fire starter to a smoldering fire. Instead, add dry kindling and blow gently across coals.
• Never leave outdoor cooking unattended.

Halloween

• Costumes and decorations should be made of flame-retardant materials. Avoid loose, flammable clothing.
• Each mask, wig and costume must be easily seen at night.
• Use battery powered lights for jack-o-lanterns, not candles.
• Keep decorations away from sources of heat, such as exposed bulbs and open flames.

Thanksgiving

• Start holiday cooking with a clean stove and oven.
• Keep kitchen clutter and loose clothing away from the stove's heat.
• Turn pot handles in, away from a child's reach.
• Use pot holders to avoid burns.
• Never throw water on a grease fire. Instead, cover the burning pan with a lid.
• Keep all appliances in good working order.
• Never overload electrical outlets. Unplug appliances when not in use.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• Keep Thanksgiving decorations away from sources of direct heat.

Christmas Safety

• Make sure your Christmas tree is fresh. Shedding needles is a sign of a dry tree.
• Keep your tree fresh by placing it in a stand that holds water.
• Make sure artificial trees are flame-retardant.
• Never smoke around tree or flammable decorations.
• Place trees away from direct sources of heat.
• Never place a tree so it blocks an exit.
• Only buy electric lights that are approved by a national testing lab such as UL.
• Never decorate metal trees with electric lights
• Always unplug lights before going to bed.
• Never run electrical cords through doorways or under rugs.
• Keep candles in sturdy holders and never places them near combustibles such as curtains.
• Avoid hanging stockings near an open flame.
• Never burn large amount of paper in a fireplace. This is a major cause of chimney fires.