Christmas Safety Tips

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of joy and excitement.  It can also be a costly time of year, not only because of presents, parties, food,  etc. Christmas time can also be costly because of accidents.

There are roughly 250 Christmas tree fires in America every year.  Keep your tree fresh and fire safe. A healthy tree should be kept moist and always have plenty of water in the base.  Use a power strip so you don’t connect too many sets of lights to each other. Do not use a timer for your tree lights.  And, of course, keep your tree away from open flames. Pets should be kept away from your
tree, and children should be told to “look, but don’t touch”.

Christmas is also a dangerous time for your car.  Parking lot congestion can be crazy, everyoneis in a hurry, and a lot of people are distracted.  Throw in winter weather to the mix, with its slippery roads and visibility challenges,and it becomes difficult to stop without slamming into another car…or worse.

So take your time in parking lots, and pay extra special attention to your surroundings!