Holiday Decoration Safety Tips

11/30/2022 (Permalink)

The holidays are here, which means good company, good food, and a festive atmosphere. It’s a jolly time of year, but those feelings can be dampened when you don’t adhere to holiday safety tips, and a fire starts because of it. Fire damage is devastating, even more so during the holiday season. No matter what your plans are, safety always comes first. We have listed below the top tips for the two main holiday accessories: trees and lights. We hope you learn something new today!

Tree’s Company: What Are Some Christmas Tree Safety Tips You Shouldn’t Skip?

• While many artificial trees are fire-resistant, it’s essential to look for proof in writing that states that the tree you’re buying is indeed fire-resistant. A rule of thumb to remember here is that a fresh tree will be less of a fire hazard than a dry one, so you want to check for freshness first. 
• Place your tree out of high-traffic areas of your Belle Meade home or office, and make sure you use guy wires to secure your tree to ceilings or walls. 
• Keep your Christmas tree away from fireplaces, space heaters, and heat sources. Trees can dry out quickly in a heated room for a long time, causing a fire hazard, so keep your tree about six inches away from all heat sources. 

Night Light: What Are Some Holiday Lights Safety Tips You Can Use This Season? 

• Battery-operated lighting may be a wise choice to reduce the risk of an electrical fire. You can even go for small holiday bags with battery-operated candles for a safe, festive feel. 
• Check each set of lights for cracked sockets, frayed wires, or loose connections. All these options are fire hazards, so please ensure that your lights are repaired before using them or disposed of properly if you buy a new set.
• A quick housekeeping tip that can be forgotten during the magic of the holidays: turn off all lights on Christmas trees and other decorations before going to bed! A fire can start from lights getting short-circuited. 

Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville! Following the safety tips above is always a good move, but as with the nature of natural disasters, they can come out of nowhere during the most inconvenient times. If the unthinkable happens, there’s no better restoration company to call than SERVPRO. With over five decades of experience in fire damage restoration, SERVPRO has the training and high-tech equipment to mitigate fire damage in Belle Meade effectively. If you need this, contact us at (615) 242-9391. We even work with your insurance company and handle the claims paperwork to make this time easier for you and your loved ones. 

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