Newberry County
Kids' Room
"The howlidays are just around the corner."
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 22
Hanukkah begins - Monday, December 10
Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25
Kwanzaa begins - Wednesday, December 26
Here are some tips for a fire-safe and happy holiday season:
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Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children. |
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If children are participating in Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Advent candle-lighting ceremonies in your home, make sure they are being supervised by an adult. |
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Practice your Holiday Safety during the holidays. Visiting friends and family members will need to know two ways out if there is a fire emergency in your home. |
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Use only decorative lights that have been tested for safety. Look for the UL Label from Underwriters Laboratories on the light cords. |
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Check each set of lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, and/or loose connections. If there is any question about the safety of the light set, it should be thrown away. |
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Check the labels on the light set for inside or outside use. Never use inside lights outside. Be sure to fasten your outside light sets tightly so they will not be damaged by the wind. The wind can cause the wires to fray and break. |
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Read the manufacturers instructions carefully. Do not use more than the recommended number of lights on a circuit. |
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Always turn off your lights on trees or on paper decorations before going out or going to bed. If there is a short circuit, a fire may start. |
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Keep children away from decorative lights and electrical decorations. |
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Always throw wrapping paper away immediately after opening a package. |
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Never burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. The paper can catch fire very quickly and cause a flash fire. |
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Never use candles on a tree, near evergreens, near paper decorations, and near wrapping paper. |
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Always use non-flammable candle-holders, Kinara, Advent wreaths, and Menorahs. |
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Always place candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over. Don't forget about them. If candles are in a centerpiece on your holiday table, don't let them melt down into the decorations. That may cause a fire. |
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IMPORTANT: Make sure your emergency phone numbers are placed next to or on the telephone. Make sure that everyone knows where they are. |
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Check your fire extinguisher to be sure that it is full and working properly. Make sure that everyone knows where it is and how to use it. |
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Have a Safe & Happy Holiday from the Newberry County firefighters |
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