Stay Fire-Free this Holiday

12/4/2017 (Permalink)

Ensure your family's safety this holiday by following these recommendations of a fire-free December!

This Fall season in Florida has brought us cooler temperatures, amazing weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities.  You can help make sure your seasonal plans don’t go up in smoke by taking a few precautions. Keep your family safe and fire-free by planning ahead this season.

Fall Decorations

Decorations like flowers, wreaths, and Christmas trees are likely to dry out and are very flammable. Keep these and other decorations away from open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.

Emergency Exits

While celebrating these Holidays, be sure to keep all decorations clear from any emergency exits, whether that’s a window or a back door. Nothing should be blocking an escape route.

Bon Fires

Though Florida isn’t known to have many bon fires, they still occur on those rare cold nights either on the beach or in a backyard. Teach your children to stay away from open flames. Be sure they know how to stop, drop, and roll if their clothing catches fire.

Candles/ Lanterns

If you’re like me as soon as December arrives, my seasonal and holiday candles are out and lit! But even adults should use caution using real candles. Ensure that nothing flammable is close to the candle before lighting, such as paper, linens, and decorations.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Osceola County is locally owned and operated so we are part of the Celebration and Harmony, Florida community too. When you have a fire, flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. As fire and water damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly.  Please call (407) 933-0707