Decorating Safely During the Holiday Season | SERVPRO® of Hayward

11/7/2022 (Permalink)

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It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! Home-cooked food, treats, gift-giving and quality time with family and friends are what make this part of the year so special for families.

Unfortunately, while this season is wonderful for so many reasons, there is also an increased risk of suffering a home fire during this time.

<h3decorations">Flammable Decorations

If you like to decorate your home for the seasons, you have to exercise caution. Many holiday decorations are flammable, so it is no surprise that about 790 structural fires are started every year due to decorations catching fire.

Stockings hung over the fire provide such a cozy atmosphere, but they also pose a significant fire risk. Be careful not to hang them too low or close to any open flame. All it takes is one simple spark to set those beautiful stockings on fire.

If you are a “real tree” family, make sure the tree you choose from the farm or lot is freshly cut and not dehydrated. Water it daily and clean up any dried pine needles around it often. All lights should be unplugged as well before turning in for the night.

<h3your-home">Protecting Your Home

This time of year also brings more candle use. Candles are a wonderful addition to any cozy setting, but they are a fire hazard all on their own.

In fact, candles are responsible for 20 new home fires every single day during the holiday season. If you are a candle user, always keep them in your line of sight and never place them where a child or a pet could knock them over.

Lights on your home are a classic holiday tradition, and there are some things you can do to make sure they are lit safely. Only use outdoor-safe lights and never pierce the wiring with nails or staples while you are hanging them up.

Once all of these measures are taken, it is time to sit back and enjoy the holidays! Don’t forget to periodically check your smoke alarms as well to ensure they are working and ready to alert you of any smoke or fire.

Whether you are taking in the sites wandering downtown or planning out the perfect place to enjoy the Lure of Lights, know that we are here for you if you need us.

Our team at SERVPRO of Hayward is ready ²⁴⁄₇ to respond to your emergency and we can help you restore any damages your home suffers during this time of year. The holiday season in Wisconsin is a wonderful time of year, so we promise to minimize the impact of any damages or disaster you face.