Here are some tips from the National Fire Protection Agency, Firefighters Association of New York and FDNY that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during winter festivities
Do not overload electrical outlets, extension chords and power strips.Use lights and electrical decorations that are stamped with the name or symbol of an independent testing lab.
Inspect new and used lights before using them. Replace strings of lights that have worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.Keep lit candles and candelabras at least a foot away from decorations and any other combustible materials.Keep children and pets away from lit candles.Refrain from using candles in bedrooms and other areas where people sleep.Keep the area around the stove clear of anything that could burn In the event of a pot or pan fire, turn off the heat and cover it with a lid.
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