Winter Holiday Safety Tips

12/2/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg provides 24-hour service for any fire damage emergency.

The winter holiday season is upon us, and it is a time for traditions and decorating our homes. As we prepare our homes for holiday gatherings, we should also keep safety in mind. Here are a few tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to ensure a fire-safe holiday season:

Holiday decorating

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
• Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

If you experience fire or smoke damage, SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg has a team of highly trained technicians available 24-hours a day to assist you. Please call us at 847-526-0090.