Holiday Safety 


Few traditions are as unique to the holidays as decorat- ing our homes and yards with lights and festive decorations. While these displays add to the magic of the season, they - low these steps to ensure that your traditions result in a safe, bright, and happy time for your family. Carefully, inspect each electrical decoration and ex- tension cord before use, and discard any damaged items. Cracked sockets, bare or frayed wires, and loose connec-   The Electrical Safety Foundation International recom- mends never connecting more than three strands of incan- descent lights together. Do not pinch cords in windows or doors, or under heavy furniture.


When decorating outside, make sure outdoor outlets are equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Check that all items and extension cords are marked for out- door use. Exercise extreme caution when decorating near - stead of metal. Keep yourself and all of your equipment at least 10 feet from power lines. Take special care with Christmas trees. If purchasing a


live tree, check for freshness.  rooms dry out live trees, even fresh ones, rapidly. Place the tree at


least three


   -


 on or near your tree.


Whether your house is the most festive on the block or you prefer a more low-key style, make safety an important part of your holiday preparations.


 Source: Underwriters Laboratories (UL)


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              


LEDs use up to 90 percent less energy than traditional holiday lights. LEDs can last up to 10 times longer than traditional lights.   other light strings.


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