Maintain Your Focus on Safety During the Holiday Season - FEMA.gov
2 days ago · From traditions such as decorating a dried century plant, to stringing ornaments and lights around an inkberry tree or a modern flair to dazzling decorations on an imported North American pine – many of us enjoy the glow of the holidays. It’s a festive time of year. Whether listening to “Ma Ma bake your Johnny Cake” by Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights or gathering with family for ...
Fire officials share tips for safety at Christmas in 2024
21 hours ago · An annual average of 155 home Christmas tree fires resulted in four civilian deaths, seven civilian injuries, and $15 million in direct property damage, with electrical distribution or lighting ...
Fires, electrocutions, falls: Tips to avoid dangerous holiday hazards
Dec 3, 2024 · About 160 Christmas decorating-related injuries occur each day during the holiday season, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Nearly half of such incidents involve falls.
Commissioner Causey shares Christmas holiday home safety tips …
2 days ago · According to the American Safety Council, most traffic accidents occur between the afternoon of Christmas Eve and the evening of Christmas Day. Data shows traffic accidents and fatalities decline when Christmas falls on a weekday instead of weekend, like it does this year.
Happy Holidays Start with Safety: CPSC Urges Families to Cook, …
Nov 19, 2024 · – As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to put safety at the top of the list while cooking, decorating and toy buying. In addition, CPSC reminds families to take precautions whether shopping online or in-person, to keep family and friends safe from common holiday-related hazards.
The Most Common Christmas Safety Hazards and How to Protect …
Dec 21, 2023 · Christmas comes with boxes, bows, and safety hazards. Check out common holiday concerns and how to stay safer this season.
BFD, KCFD conduct Christmas Tree Burn for fire safety awareness …
8 hours ago · The Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County Fire Department conducted an annual Christmas Tree Burn on Wednesday to raise awareness about fire safety during the holidays.
Holiday Safety - National Safety Council
From late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes, safety should be top of mind. Following is tried-and-true advice to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared.
Holiday Safety | CPSC.gov
Download our Holiday Safety video, poster and b-roll that simulate the serious risks posed by using a turkey fryer too close to the home, a dry Christmas tree, and burning candles near flammable items.
Making a List, Checking it Twice: Tips for Celebrating Safely
Nov 18, 2021 · Unsafe toys, cooking fires, decorating, holiday trees and candles lead to thousands of injuries and deaths each year. People can celebrate more safely this holiday season by making a list of safety precautions and checking it twice. Here are the latest data and safety tips from CPSC: TOYS