SEASON'S
GREETINGS
The holiday
season is quickly approaching us! The picture of the week gets us into
the spirit of the holiday!
As the
final holiday in the 20th century approaches, we feel it is important
to talk about some holiday safety tips! The Red Cross has stated some
holiday safety tips to help pinpoint ways to prevent potential dangerous
situations that go along with decorating houses and trees and preparing
for holiday parties.
About 600
fires are started each year by dried Christmas trees! This is very preventable
and is addressed in the safety tips below. Read on for some of the Red
Cross safety tips and have a safe holiday season!
1. Be careful
with holiday candles - keep candles away from decorations or other items
that may be flammable! Children, don't be alone in a room with a lit
candle!
2.
Test your tree trimmings - Use outdoor lights for outdoor decorations
and indoor lights for indoor decorations. Do not overload outlets and
always unplug lights when leaving home.
3. Keep
Christmas trees fresh - Chose a fresh tree and place it in a secure
stand. Also, keep trees away from excessive heat and give them plenty
of water.
4. Inspect
fireplaces and wood stoves - Have your chimney inspected by a professional
and cleaned if necessary before you start using it. Use a sturdy screen
in front of a burning fire. If you hang stockings on the fireplace mantel,
don't actively use the fireplace to burn a fire.
5. Buckle
up - People travel quite a bit during the holiday season - wear your
seatbelt for safety!
6. Enroll
in a First Aid & CPR course - kids, they have beginning First Aid classes
if you are interested! We here at kidsnewsroom.com wish you and your
family a safe and happy holiday season!
