Holiday Fire Safety Tips: Protecting Your Property While Celebrating
As we approach one of the most beautiful times of the year, the anticipation of homes, families, and businesses decorating, hosting, and celebrating this winter fills us with joy. While it’s a time to gather and enjoy, it’s also crucial to keep safety in mind. December, the leading month for home fires due to decorations, fireplaces, candles, etc., is a time when we need to be extra cautious. To help you keep your home and family safe, the experts at Coast to Coast Restoration have compiled our valuable fire safety tips for this holiday season!
Fire Safety Best Practices This Holiday Season
Place Candles In Safe Areas
Wintertime candles not only smell great but also add a fantastic touch to the holiday season. However, it’s crucial to place them in areas where they cannot be knocked down or blown over. By keeping candles out of the reach of children or easily knocked into areas, you can protect your decorations and other items from burning. Remember, it’s a best practice to blow out candles when you leave a room or go to sleep for the night, reinforcing the importance of responsibility and caution.
Water Your Christmas Tree
If you are choosing a real tree for your holiday season this year, be sure that it is properly watered. If your tree is dehydrated and lacks water in the base, it will dry out, making it extremely flammable. Checking the water levels every day will not only make your tree look great but also protect your family.
Practice Fireplace Safety
Nothing beats warming up next to a toasty fire during the winter holidays. While the flames, light, and heat coming from your fireplace are lovely, be sure to practice fireplace safety when sparking your logs. This includes keeping all people, decorations, furniture, etc., at least 3 feet away from the opening. In addition, be sure your fire screen is sturdy and in place to ensure the logs and embers do not escape your fireplace! And always be sure to fully rid and extinguish your fire before everyone goes to sleep.
Practice Safety In The Kitchen
Many fires during the holiday season are caused by kitchen fires and cooking issues. While preparing your holiday meal, it’s crucial to remain vigilant when frying, baking, boiling, or grilling food. Setting a timer or reminder to check your dishes regularly can ensure that nothing catches fire, keeping you alert and prepared in the kitchen.
Do You Need A Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration Team This Holiday Season? Contact Coast To Coast Restoration!
At Coast to Coast Restoration, we understand that smoke and fire damage are challenging, extremely unfortunate, and can be time-consuming, especially during the holiday season. That is why we are available 24/7 to assist you in any smoke/fire/emergency situation that may occur before, during, or after your celebrations. If you have encountered any emergency fire/smoke/plumbing situation, please contact our team of experts immediately. We can be reached through our website contact form or by calling 760.212.5890.
