The Colorado Holiday Season is one of the best times of the year! It is a time filled with fun, family and friends but also potential hazards. After you find the perfect Christmas sweater for your holiday party, read this blog for holiday safety tips:
Christmas Trees
- Keep your tree fresh with plenty of water. Your tree is drying out when the needles turn brown or start falling off of the tree. Here is a great link with an Christmas tree cocktail to keep the tree fresh: http://www.9news.com/story/life/holiday/2015/12/16/special-elixir-reduces-risk-of-christmas-tree-fires/77455124/
- Turn your Christmas tree lights off when you leave or go to sleep
- Make sure your tree stand is sturdy and stable. If the tree falls over, it is a huge fire hazard
- Be careful not to overload your electrical outlets
- If you prefer an artificial tree, make sure it is labeled as ‘fire resistant’
If you are traveling for the holidays
- Don’t post on social media when you will be gone. Unfortunately, burglars use social media to identify homes that are unoccupied
- Put your lights on an automatic timer so that it appears that someone is active in the home
- Keep your blinds shut and lock your doors
- Don’t turn your heat below 60 degrees. It is usually cold in Denver during the holidays and you don’t want to return home to burst pipes
Christmas lights
- Choose a sturdy and appropriate ladder when hanging Christmas lights
- Keep your Christmas lights on a timer
- Try not to connect more than 3 strings of incandescent lights. It might blow a fuse or start a fire
- Check your Christmas lights for exposed wires before hanging
General Tips
- Take a taxi service from your holiday parties. Always drink responsibly
- Contact us if you have any questions regarding your home or car insurance policy. We are happy to discuss your insurance even if it is with another insurance compan
