FIRE SAFETY DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

11/19/2024 (Permalink)

Protect Your Home and Loved Ones

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it’s also a time when fire risks increase significantly, especially in homes, and condos where people live in close proximity. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah traditions often involve cooking large meals, lighting candles, and decorating with lights. These can create potential fire hazards if proper precautions aren’t taken. 

Cooking Fires: A Leading Holiday Hazard
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for cooking fires. Between frying turkeys, baking pies, and preparing family feasts, kitchens can become chaotic, and unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. If you live in a condo or apartment, the risks can multiply, as smoke and fire can quickly spread to neighboring units. To stay safe, always keep an eye on what’s cooking, avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing near open flames, and ensure you have a working fire extinguisher nearby.

Candle Safety: Protect Your Home During Celebrations

Always place candles on a sturdy, non-flammable surface, keep them away from decorations and curtains, and never leave them unattended. For an extra layer of safety, consider using flameless LED candles to achieve the same warm glow without the risk. 

Simple Precautions Can Save Lives

Taking a few simple precautions—like keeping flammable items away from heat sources, ensuring smoke alarms are functioning, and creating an emergency escape plan—can make all the difference. If an accident does happen, know that our team at SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City is here to help with fire damage restoration, cleanup, and renovations. 

At SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City, we want to remind everyone in our community to prioritize fire safety during this festive season to keep your loved ones and neighbors safe. We've seen firsthand how devastating fires can be, especially during the holidays. Be mindful of fire safety in your home so you and your neighbors can enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.   Make happy memories not mistakes during this Holiday Season and keep our phone number, 954-741-4321 stored in the contacts of your cell phone.