After Christmas Tips

11/29/2017 (Permalink)

TIPS

1. Dispose of your tree soon after the holidays before it dries out as dried out trees are a fire hazard.
2. Do not place trees in your garage or outside against your home.
3. Check your local community for a recycling your tree.
4. Bring all outdoor lights inside after the holidays.

FUN FACTS!

1. 25% of home fires during the holidays are caused by electrical problems.
2. Even though Christmas tree fires do not happen often, when they do occur they tend to be more serious.
3. 25% of all tree fires are caused by the tree being too close to a heat source. 
4. Between 2011-2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 200 home fires that started with trees per year. These fires caused an average of 6 deaths, 16 injuries, and $14.8 million in direct property damage annually.