Following these safety
tips will help ensure a happy and safe holiday season for you and
your family:
Select the location for your Christmas tree carefully,
keeping it away from fireplaces, heating vents, and other
heat-producing appliances that may dry out the tree.
Saw at least an inch off the trunk bottom (the Jaycees
will do this for you).
Mount the tree in a stand that holds water. Keep the
water level above the cut. This will keep the tree fresh
and green while reducing the risk of fire.
Do not use lighted candles or other
flaming devices on or near your Christmas tree or near
other decorations.
Use tree lights that bear the Underwriters' Laboratory
(U.L.) label, and check the strings for signs of wear and
tear. Do not use lights that are frayed or operate with
missing or broken bulbs.
Exercise care with extension cords. Use no more than
three sets of lights per extension cord. Do not place the
cords under rugs or in paths of travel.
Check your smoke detectors. If battery powered, the
batteries should be changed twice each year. The Fire
Department suggests that you change the batteries when
you adjust clocks for Day Light Savings.
Do not attempt to burn branches from the tree it in your
fireplace. Dry trees throw off a tremendous amount of
heat and and can create a dangerous fire. After taking
down the tree, leave it at the curbside for recycling.
The Summit
Area Jaycees wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
