{"id":5909,"date":"2020-01-02T07:25:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T12:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=5909"},"modified":"2020-06-03T08:43:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T12:43:30","slug":"holiday-home-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/holiday-home-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Home Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For some, the holiday season is a time of enjoying family and friends.\u00a0 For others it\u2019s a time of giving.\u00a0 Regardless, many agree that it\u2019s a time we wish each other joy and happiness.\u00a0 Here\u2019s some thoughts on holiday home safety keeping your holiday safe and enjoyable.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday home safety includes protecting your home from fire.\u00a0 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (cpsc.gov<\/a>), from 2014 to 2016 there were \u201cabout 100 Christmas tree fires and about 1,100 candle fires that resulted in 10 deaths, 150 injuries, and nearly $50 million in property damage each of those years.\u201d\u00a0 If you have a live tree, make sure it has plenty of water so it doesn\u2019t become potential tinder.\u00a0 If you have an artificial tree, make sure it\u2019s \u201cfire resistant\u201d (check the label).\u00a0 Keep your tree away from the fire place and candles.\u00a0 If you\u2019re using candles, keep an eye on them as they burn.\u00a0 Make sure they are away from curtains or other flammable items.\u00a0 Remember to blow out candles when leaving the room.\u00a0 To lower the fire risk, consider using \u201cflameless\u201d candles.\u00a0 When using holiday lights, check to make sure they are safety rated by a \u201cnationally-recognized testing laboratory.\u201d\u00a0 Throw out your old lights if they have: cracked sockets, frayed insulation, bare wires, and\/or loose connections.\u00a0 Make sure your holiday decorations are flame retardant.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday home safety is also about avoiding accidents. More stats from the Consumer Product Safety Commission indicate that the potential for accidents increase during the holiday season.\u00a0 Consider that there were five holiday decorating deaths during the 2018 holiday season.\u00a0 There were about 18,100 holiday \u201cdecorating-related injuries\u201d during the 2017 holiday season.\u00a0 Since many holiday injuries are the result of falls, make sure you use a proper ladder or step-stool when decorating.\u00a0 Also consider having a helper to help stabilize the ladder or step-stool.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children are typically at high risk for injuries, especially during the holiday season.\u00a0 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov<\/a>) recommends to keep an eye on children during the festive season.\u00a0 During the holidays, be mindful of age appropriate toys, some toys can be choking hazards to young children.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday season is prime time for thieves, so don\u2019t make it easy for them.\u00a0 Secure your home<\/a> just as you would any other time of the year.\u00a0 Security experts concur that it typically takes sixty seconds for a burglar to break into the average home. Because their risk of being caught in the act increases with every second, they will likely move to the next house if they can\u2019t get in within a minute or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t\nforget to deploy your deterrents and other preventative measures to discourage\nburglars from breaking-in, especially if you\u2019re traveling.  Besides the usual measures, there are other\nprecautions to consider during the holidays. \nDon\u2019t allow would-be thieves see your presents, place them out of\nsite.  Be aware that trash and recycling can\nalso reveal your new and expensive items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou\u2019re expecting deliveries when you are not at home, plan ahead to thwart porch\npirates.  Consider having your packages delivered\nat work or to a neighbor who is home during the day.  Use parcel lockbox that keeps the package out\nof site and locked away.  Install a\ncamera to see front door activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about holiday home safety can be obtained from the CPSC<\/a>, CDC<\/a>, and your local government agencies (such as the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, and the Montgomery County Police Department).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original article is published at https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/holiday-home-safety\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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For some, the holiday season is a time of enjoying family and friends.\u00a0 For others it\u2019s a time of giving.\u00a0 Regardless, many agree that it\u2019s a time we wish each other joy and happiness.\u00a0 Here\u2019s some thoughts on holiday home safety keeping your holiday safe and enjoyable.\u00a0 Holiday home safety includes protecting your home from … <\/p>\n

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