Holiday decorating

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose
  decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other
  things that can burn.
• Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but
  not both.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or
  broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read
  manufacturer’s instructions for number of light
  strands to connect.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do
  not get damaged.
• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

Holiday Entertaining

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your
  home fire escape plan.
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
• Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to
  keep their smoking materials with them so young
  children do not touch them.
• Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet
  cigarette butts with water before discarding.

Before Heading out or to bed

• Blow out lit candles when
  you leave the room or go to
  bed.
• Turn off all light strings
  and decorations before
  leaving home or going to bed.