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The holidays are a time for joy, but they can also bring unexpected risks—especially when it comes to fire and water damage. Here are a few quick tips to keep your holidays merry and safe: 🎄 Tree Safety: Keep real trees hydrated and away from heat sources. A dry tree + lights = a recipe for disaster! 🕯️ Candle Caution: Never leave candles unattended, and consider battery-operated alternatives. 💡 Check Those Lights: Inspect all holiday lights for frayed wires or loose connections before plugging them in. 🚫 Mind the Kitchen: Unattended cooking is one of the top causes of house fires—keep an eye on the stove during all that holiday baking! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! If mishaps happen, we’re here to help get things back to normal. Stay festive and fire-free! 🎁 #HolidaySafety #StaySafe #TextileRestoration #FirePrevention #HappyHolidays

🎄🕎🕯️ Holiday Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa! 🕯️🎄🕎 The holidays are a time for family, food, and festivities—but they can also present fire risks in the kitchen and around your home. Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, taking a few simple precautions can help ensure your holiday season stays safe and joyful. Top Fire Safety Tips: 1. Stay in the kitchen when cooking. Never leave food unattended, especially while frying or roasting. 2. Check lights: Inspect your holiday lights for frays and damage. Never overload electrical outlets. 3. Keep decorations away from heat sources, including candles, stoves, and fireplaces. 4. Extinguish candles before leaving rooms or going to bed—especially important during Hanukkah and Christmas. 5. Test smoke alarms: Ensure your smoke detectors are working, so you’re prepared for anything. Let’s work together to make sure the holidays remain a time of joy and not a time of disaster. Take action now to protect your family, home, and holiday cheer! 🔗 Visit Kirkwood Fire Department's webpage at https://loom.ly/Hv5oUyE more fire safety resources and make your holidays safe. #HolidayFireSafety #KirkwoodSafety #FamilyFirst #FirePrevention

🎄🏠 Christmas Cheer or Christmas Chaos? Protect Your Property This Holiday Season! 🎄🏠 The holidays are a time for joy, family gatherings, and cozy nights by the fire—but they can also be a breeding ground for property issues like mold, water damage, and even fires. Here's how to keep your home safe while you celebrate: 🔥 Fire Hazards: Twinkling lights and candles are beautiful, but overloaded outlets and unattended flames can lead to disaster. Remember: Check your wiring for damage before plugging in decorations. Keep candles away from flammable materials. Never leave a fire unattended in your fireplace. 💧 Water Damage: Frozen pipes are a common winter woe. To avoid a water mess: Insulate pipes in unheated areas. Let faucets drip during freezing temps to prevent bursting. Check for leaks or water stains that might signal hidden issues. 🌫️ Mold Growth: Holiday humidity from cooking, gatherings, and even your Christmas tree can create the perfect conditions for mold. Combat it by: Using a dehumidifier in damp areas. Ensuring proper ventilation during festivities. Addressing leaks or water intrusions immediately. Keep your holiday season safe, warm, and worry-free. A little prevention goes a long way! ✨ Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Christmas! ✨ #PropertySafety #HomeCare #HolidayTips #MoldPrevention #FireSafet

The holiday season brings joy—but also increased risks. Here are simple steps you can take to help ensure your holidays are safe, peaceful, and hazard-free! ✔️ Make sure your holiday decorations are fire-safe! Check holiday lights for damaged wires, keep trees watered, and never leave candles unattended. Cooking for a crowd? ✔️ Test your smoke detectors, keep the kitchen floor free of tripping hazards, and never leave the stove unattended. ✔️ Before you hit the road to celebrate with loved ones, make sure your car is winter-ready. Check for proper tires, a full gas tank, and essential items like blankets, a shovel, food, and water in case of a roadside emergency. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!   #PogoMine #PogoCommunity #HolidaySafety

No matter what you celebrate, the holidays are a time for joy, family, and festive lights—but they can also pose fire risks if precautions aren't taken. Stay safe this season with tips from NFPA to protect your home and loved ones. 🔥 Did You Know? U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 835 home fires annually caused by decorations (excluding Christmas trees). 41% of home Christmas tree fires involve electrical or lighting equipment. Candle fires peak in December, with candles causing 46% of home decoration fires during the month. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day are the top days for home cooking fires. 🎄 Christmas Tree Safety Between 2018-2022, an average of 155 home fires annually began with Christmas trees. Dry trees are especially flammable—dispose of them promptly after the holidays! 🍳 Holiday Cooking Home cooking fires peak during the holidays. Remember: Stay alert while preparing those festive feasts! ✨ Make Safety Part of the Celebration Download NFPA’s tip sheets, watch educational videos, and explore resources to ensure your holidays are filled with warmth and cheer—not risk. Let’s make this a season to remember for all the right reasons! ❤️ #HolidaySafety #FirePrevention #NFPA #WinterFireSafety #HomeSafety #HolidaySafety

The holidays are full of excitement — but they can also bring hidden risks for your pets and your home. And they’re not as funny when they’re not happening to the Griswold family on your TV! Protect both with these tips: 🎄 Mind the Decorations: Tinsel, glass ornaments and string lights can be dangerous if chewed or knocked over. Securing these can also help prevent accidents like fires or electrical damage. 🍫 Be Careful with Holiday Foods: While some treats are toxic for pets, spilled food and liquids can also stain carpets or damage flooring. Keep meals in pet-safe zones! 🕯️ Monitor Open Flames: Curious paws near candles or fireplaces can lead to unintentional fires. We know your pets are part of the family. Ours sure are! So let’s make sure the holidays are fun, festive and safe for all of us!

Season's Greetings! As the chill sets in and holiday lights twinkle, the last thing you want is an unexpected home fire to dim your festive spirit. This time of the year is prime for house fires. With cozy fireplaces, sparkling lights, and all that holiday feasting, things can heat up-quite literally. Here’s a gentle nudge to consider these fire safety tips to keep your home safe and joyful: - Check those chimneys! If the fireplace is more of a “decorative feature” than an actual fire hazard, now’s the time to get it cleaned. - No overloaded circuits! Yes, I’m talking about those lights that make your house look like the North Pole. Plugging in too many can turn your holiday cheer into a nightmare, don't be a Clark Griswold! - Don’t leave candles unattended! Because the last thing you want is your festive centerpiece to become an unexpected bonfire. - Test smoke detectors - If they’re silent… that’s not a good thing. Be sure they’re working and have fresh batteries. - Keep heat sources clear! That cozy heater shouldn’t be surrounded by a mountain of laundry. In short, let’s keep the only thing burning this season to your favorite holiday cookies! Remind your family and friends to take a few simple steps to keep the season bright—and safe. If you need any more tips, advice, or need help with an unfortunate accident, you know where to find us! Stay safe (and warm), Your friends at G.W. Savage

🔥 No One Should Be Left in the Cold This Holiday Season 🔥 We know how stressful the holidays can be, especially when unexpected expenses pile up. Major appliance breakdowns—like a furnace replacement—can cost anywhere from $2,800 to $8,000, a price that’s simply out of reach for many families. At Right Away Plumbing, Heating & Air, we believe no one should have to endure a cold home, especially during the holidays. That’s why we’re stepping up to help with our Holiday Furnace Giveaway! 🎁 What We’re Doing: We’re giving away a FREE furnace to a family who truly needs it. This is our way of ensuring that warmth, comfort, and Christmas cheer reach every corner of our community. 💡 How to Enter: It’s easy! If you or someone you know could use a little extra warmth this year, just comment the word "furnace" below. We’ll send you details on how to enter the drawing. 🌟 Why It Matters: No one should have to choose between staying warm and meeting other essential needs. Together, we can make sure everyone has a safe, cozy place to celebrate this holiday season. 📣 Spread the Word: Even if you don’t need this gift, you can help! Share this post, tag someone who might need it, or simply follow us to join the movement. Together, we can spread warmth and kindness to those who need it most. 📞 Have Questions? Call us at (385) 446-8606 or visit rightawayplumbing.pro for more information. 🎅 Let’s make sure no one feels left out in the cold this Christmas. Follow Right Away Plumbing, Heating & Air to help us spread warmth, joy, and holiday cheer. 💙 Together, we can make a difference—one home at a time. #HolidayGiveaway #WarmHolidays #FurnaceForFamilies #RightAwayPlumbing #ChristmasKindness

A Gift of Safety: Why Fire Doors Matter at Christmas 🎁🚪 This festive season, let’s remember that fire doors are more than just doors, they’re lifesavers. 🎄 Whether it’s the kitchen hustle, holiday lights, or gatherings with loved ones, fire risks can increase over the holidays. 🎅 Tip: Keep fire doors clear of decorations and don’t prop them open, so they’re ready to stop fire and smoke if needed. Protect what matters most by making fire safety part of your celebrations. Happy holidays, and stay safe!

Christmas is definitely the most magical time of the year filled with cosy fires, warm drinks and plenty of holiday cheer. But it can also be a dangerous season if you aren’t taking extra care to look after your home. Here are five things to do to ensure your holiday safety: 🎄 Keep Gifts Out of Sight: Always keep presents out of sight, because potential burglars could be attracted to your home if they think you’ve got expensive gifts under the tree. 🎄 Lived-in Look: If you’re away for the holidays, make sure your home looks like you still live there. Get your neighbours on board to pop by and take away any mail that’s piling up, or consider installing timers for the lights. 🎄 Social Media Posting: There’s known to be a rise in burglaries when people post on social media that they’re away or have expensive gifts at home. Don’t advertise your home to burglars when going away for the holidays. 🎄 Cameras: Install security cameras or hidden ones at your doorbell so you get a notification and can watch on your phone when someone approaches your property. 🎄 Fire safety: Christmas is a time for extra lights and candles, so make sure all your sockets are off at the walls and candles are blown out before you go to bed or when you are leaving your house. Don’t have the most wonderful time of the year turn into a nightmare before Christmas by following these top holiday tips.