Taking some simple precautions around the home can help keep your clients (and you!) safe during the holidays. Here are our top tips for the season:

1. Use non-flammable decorations both indoors and outdoors.
2. Check holiday lights for damaged wires and plugs. Enjoy indoor lights only while someone is at home and turn them off before turning in for the night.
3. Keep live Christmas trees in a water-filled stand and check daily for dehydration. Dried-out trees are extremely dangerous and should be discarded immediately.
4. Children should not have access to or be allowed to use matches, lighters or candles.
5. Keep space heaters away from bedding, curtains, paper—anything flammable. Never leave a space heater unattended while in use.
6. Busy with holiday cooking and baking? Kitchen fires are leading cause of house fires. Keep a multi-purpose fire extinguisher within easy reach and know how to use it.

We wish you and your clients a happy, healthy and safe holiday season!