Holiday safety is important for many reasons- from keeping
your family and belongings safe to also keeping your family injury-free
throughout the holiday season.
Compiled below is a list of safety issues that will help put
your mind at ease if implemented!
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Safety
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Keep all doors locked and windows closed when
you are away from your vehicle. This will help prevent thieves from easy access
to your valuables.
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Never leave your car unoccupied while it is running.
(And as a reminder, don’t leave children unattended in the car either for their
safety too)
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When leaving your vehicle, make sure all
valuables are out of sight. If you have to leave something in your car, put it
in the trunk.
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Always remember to wear your seatbelt and
practice cautious driving, especially if road conditions are bad.
·
Never drink and drive.
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If you are involved in an accident, please do
not hesitate to contact 9-1-1 for
help.
Fire Safety
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Keep candles, matches and lighters out of reach
of children.
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Never leave burning candles unattended.
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Do not burn candles near flammable items.
·
Check and clean the chimney at least once a
year.
Tree Safety
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Decorate the tree with kids in mind; move
ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks toward the top of the tree.
·
Always use a proper step ladder when putting
decorations up high.
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When putting up lights, make sure there are no
exposed wires, loose connections or broken sockets.
·
“Angel hair” which is mad
e from spun glass, can irritate eyes and skin so always wear gloves to protect yourself from this.
e from spun glass, can irritate eyes and skin so always wear gloves to protect yourself from this.
Poison Safety
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Decorating the home with festive plants around
this time of year is very popular. But some of these plants have berries that
can be poisonous if enough are ingested. The most common are mistletoe berries,
holly berries, poinsettias, and Jerusalem cherry. Please keep these out of
reach of children.
·
Did you know if you swallowed a button battery,
it could potentially explode in your stomach? If swallowed and undetected, the
batteries can do serious damage to the gastrointestinal system. Keep these
batteries out of reach of children. And if a child does ingest it, call poison
control at 1-800-222-1222 for
immediate help.
·
When playing and spraying artificial snow, make
sure not to inhale the contents as it could irritate your lungs.
Travel Safety
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Use a designate driver when driving to and from
holiday parties. And again, never drink and drive.
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When traveling, make sure everyone buckles up!
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Keep maintenance on your vehicle and keep an
emergency kit with you.
·
Make sure all your doors and windows are locked
in the home before leaving.
·
If you have an alarm, make sure to turn it on
while you are out of town.
·
Have a neighbor or family member watch your
house, pick up your mail and even park in your driveway periodically, if
possible.
·
Leave a radio or television on so the house
sounds occupied.
·
Make sure expensive items or gifts in your home
are not visible through windows or doors.
·
If you have a Christmas tree, make sure it is
placed in water or wet sand to keep it fresh.
Whether you stay home this holiday season, or you travel to
see loved ones, we hope you all have a safe and jolly time. And remember, if
you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, please do not hesitate to
call 9-1-1 for help.
To view some holiday
cyber security safety tips, check out this video!
