Christmas Tree Safety Tips for Beckley Residents?

12/13/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24-hours a day in Raleigh County.

Do you know that most home fires occur in December and January and on Saturdays and Sundays? Our local team in Beckley wants everyone to have a safe and fire-damage-free holiday season this year and offer these tips from the National Fire Protection Association for selecting and decorating your tree:

PICKING THE TREE

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched

PLACING THE TREE

• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

LIGHTING THE TREE

• Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Beckley has a fire damage emergency, we can help. Our local team in Beckley has the training, equipment, and experience to restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 304-253-6633.

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