Sarnia’s fireplace division has launched its annual vacation marketing campaign to assist inform residents of how one can hold their properties secure through the vacation season.
Sarnia Hearth Rescue Companies Public Schooling Officer Mike Otis stated a brand new tip might be shared every day through the 12 Days of Vacation Hearth and CO Security marketing campaign.
For these with an actual Christmas tree this yr, Otis stated they need to be watered each day.
“A dry Christmas tree can go up [in flames] extraordinarily quick — principally, like gasoline when it burns,” he stated. “Preserve your warmth sources away from any combustibles together with your decorations. If you happen to use any candles, be sure you blow them out — do not go away them unattended.”
Otis additionally stated in the case of Christmas lighting, residents ought to guarantee they’re utilizing correct cords for indoor and outside use.
“Do not overload any circuits, do not plug extension cords into extension cords,” he stated.
Otis additionally stated lots of the suggestions shared through the 12 days of security marketing campaign apply all year long.
For instance, do not smoke in mattress, correctly extinguish smoking supplies, have working fireplace and CO alarms, have a house escape plan, and by no means go away cooking unattended.
Otis stated unattended cooking is the primary reason for home fires all yr however is extra prevalent through the holidays as folks could also be distracted whereas internet hosting visitors.
“Statistically, Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the worst days for cooking fires,” he stated.
Particulars in regards to the 12 days of fireplace security might be shared to Sarnia Hearth Rescue’s social media, and residents can have the prospect to win a fireplace security prize pack.
“We would like everyone to be secure and we want everybody completely satisfied holidays,” Otis stated.
