Keep the holidays festive with these safety tips

’Tis the season for festive days and nights spent with family and friends. But those holiday decorations and extra houseguests also bring the risk of accidents. Let’s make sure the good times stay that way with these important holiday safety tips.

• Minimize open flames by using battery-operated candles.
• Never leave food unattended on the stove.
• Have a live tree set up inside? Make sure it receives regular watering – dry trees catch fire more easily.
• Never overload electrical outlets.
• Ensure all cords are in good shape. Never run them under rugs or near heat sources and avoid tucking them into too-tight spaces.

Here’s to a happy – and safe – holiday season!