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
16 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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Fire officials burned Christmas trees to emphasize safety tips
5 days ago · Those incidents caused a total of $1.3 billion in damages, the state fire marshal's office said.Fire safety tips for your Christmas tree:When purchasing a tree, buy one that is as fresh as possible.
Happy Holidays Start with Safety: CPSC Urges Families to Cook, …
Nov 19, 2024 · There are about 160 Christmas decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with nearly half of the injuries involving falls. In the 2023 holiday season (Nov. 1, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023), about 14,900 people were treated in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating-related injuries.
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.
Holiday Fire Safety - U.S. Fire Administration
Dec 8, 2023 · Increase community awareness about preventing home fires during the holidays with these free fire safety and prevention outreach materials. Encourage community members to get rid of their live tree after Christmas or when it is dry.
Holiday Fire Safety - FEMA.gov
Nov 23, 2020 · Water your live Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is a fire hazard. Trees too close to a heat source cause one in every four winter fires. Make sure you are using the right lights. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.