Christmas Tree Safety Tips

12/3/2019 (Permalink)

The holidays are in full force and with Christmas being right around the corner many people are
beginning to buy and put up their trees.

Below are a few Christmas tree safety tips to ensure you have a happy and safe holiday season.

• When choosing a tree try to choose one high in moisture rather than a dry one. One
  thing to look for is needles that do not fall off when touched.
• Water your tree daily to ensure it doesn’t dry out and pose a potential fire hazard.
• Always turn off tree lights when you are leaving your home or at night.
• Make sure your tree is away from heat sources such as candles, fireplaces, radiators, heat vents, etc.
• Replace any strands of lights that have loose bulbs or frayed wires.
• Check the label before choosing lights to place on your tree. Some lights are specifically made for outdoors vs. indoors. Also, opt for low watt lights.
• At most only attach three strings of lights to an extension cord.