Christmas Trees and Lights

12/13/2017 (Permalink)

Christmas trees and lights are part of what makes the season bright but we all must take safety precautions in our homes and places of business.

                                                                        Does it matter where I put the tree?            Yes; if a tree is put too close to a space heater it could catch on fire. Don’t forget to water the tree daily (if it is artificial you can skip this step:).

Extension cords are handy                            We all use extension cords especially during the holiday season but they can cause a fire if you overload their ability to carry current (electrical) Don't put too many strands of lights on one extension cord . Also, check them to be sure they are not old and frayed. The grounding prong (the round one) is there to prevent electrical shocks so make sure yours has one.

One last thing                                                If your tree or cords start sparking immediately pull the cord out of the outlet but if it is already on fire immediately get everyone out of the house and call 911.