The independent., December 19, 2001, Page 9, Image 9

The INDEPENDENT, December 19, 2001
Page 9
Tis the season to be jolly, so take a few
precautions to keep your holidays happy!
• Check your Christmas lights for frayed or exposed wires,
loose connections or broken sockets before you put them up.
• Make sure your tree is securely anchored in a tree stand
and kept well watered.
• Don't use indoor Christmas lights or extension cords outside.
• Don't overload circuits or have too many plugs in one socket.
Don't let that glow in the sky be your home. Play it safe with these pre­
cautions. Remember, fire only needs a chance — don't give it one.
• Keep matches well out of reach of children.
• Be sure your smoke alarm is working properly.
• Don't place your tree near a fireplace or heater.
• Makeshift ladders are the number one cause of injury during
the holiday season. Be careful what you stand on.
• Turn off and unplug all Christmas lights, indoors and out,
before going to bed.
• Use flame-resistant or non-flammable decorations. If they are
not labeled flame-resistant, don't buy them!
• Have a fire extinguisher in your home at all times.
West Oregon
Electric Cooperative, Inc.