While the drinks are seasoned, they are on the day and the holiday season dispels the season & the holiday season dispels the season. add to the heightened festive aura, utmost care should be taken to avoid fire risks.
To fully understand the severity of the associated hazards, considering the following data bought to & # 39; light & # 39; by the Homeowners insurance claim studies:
1. Between the dates of 2011 and 2015, there are approximately a couple hundred home fires a year that are related to the holiday tree. Of those, 6 deaths, 16 injuries and more than fourteen million dollars in damages were the direct consequences for each year of the occurrences.
2. 40 percent of X-mas tree fires being due to faulty electric supply or erroneous tree decoration lighting.
3. Twenty-six percent of tree home fires and 80 percent of the related tragic assets occurred because of lighted candles or heating appliances that were positioned too close to the tree.
4. Twenty-four percent of X-mas holiday tree fires were acts of arson, decidedly initiated to incur damage.
5. The month of December had the most holiday tree fires and the month of January was not far behind in associated home fires.
6. 37 percent of home fires started due to to hazards took place either in the home living room, den or family room.
How does the homeowner prevent a holiday tree fire? Here are the safety guidelines that the experts bring.
8 Tips to Enjoying Holiday Tree Safety
1. Only use USL certified decorative lighting
2. Check electric cords for wear and tear. If there is damage, do not use.
3. Check for bulb connection tightness. If the bulb is loose, do not use.
4. Never use lit candles to decorate a tree.
Dried out trees increase the risk of fire.
6. Never go out of the house without turning off the holiday tree lights.
7. Never go to sleep before turning off the tree lights.
8. Following the holidays, do not store the tree in the garage, shed or basement. Dispose of it properly. It can be a fire hazard.
The holidays were meant to bring joy and cheer to friends and family. Do not let your share of it be hampered by fire risks.
Happy Holidays from the home, auto, business, workers comp and life insurance professionals!
