Enjoy the Warm Glow of Decorations, Not Fire! | ? SERVPRO of Alamo Heights and Downtown San Antonio

11/9/2022 (Permalink)

Should a fire issue pop-up during this holiday season, ? SERVPRO of Alamo Heights and Downtown San Antonio will be on call ready to assist.

The holidays are upon us, and that means glowing lights, fresh-baked goodies and memory-making with friends and family. But while the holiday season is a wonderful time of year, it is actually one of the peak times for house fires.

While you are busy planning your day to Homemade Christmas or discussing which evening you are going to check out the lights at the Riverwalk, it is important to take the time to be mindful about how you decorate and enjoy the holiday season.

Even just a few preventive measures can help protect your entire family from disaster this holiday season!

<h3seasonal-hazards">Common Seasonal Hazards

About 790 structural fires are attributed to decoration accidents every year in the United States. Experiencing a home fire just because of your beautiful decorations would be so unfortunate!

When you hang anything up, be careful to avoid any sources of heat like fireplaces or space heaters, even if they are artificial and not wood-burning. The heat can melt anything flammable and spark a fire.

If your family likes to have a real tree in your house, make sure you keep it well-watered and sweep around it daily to keep dried needles from piling up. You should also always unplug any lights or decorations before going to bed each night.

<h3your-fire-risk">Reduce Your Fire Risk

Be smart about where you choose to hang your decorations! While stockings are typically hung over the chimney with care, be cautious about creating any sort of fire hazard or hang them next to the fireplace instead.

Candles are also a major source of home fires! 20 homes each day are affected by a house fire due to candles, so it is important to be extra careful whenever you light one. You should never leave them unattended, and make sure to trim the wicks on each candle before the first light to reduce your risk of sparking.

If you like to decorate outside of your home, make sure all of your decorations are tagged for outdoor use! Avoid piercing any cords with a nail gun or another hanging method, and try not to hang anything directly over brush or wood piles.

Once you are done decorating, do a final check of your smoke detectors to make sure they are working and ready to alert you of any developing problem! Know your exit strategies, and always have us on speed dial if you fall victim to a house fire.  SERVPRO of Alamo Heights and Downtown San Antonio is always ready to respond to your call for help.

Have smoke or fire damage in your house? Contact us today to get cleaned up fast.