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Safety is not just necessary outside of the home, especially now when it’s the season for fun, food and family.
In the vein, here are 10 tips that can help homeowners and their families to remain safe during the Christmas season.
1. Make every effort to use sturdy locks to secure doors, gates and other entrances to your home.
2. Invest in security cameras to capture movements in and around the home when no one is around.
3. Be very careful of the persons you invite in your home during this time.
4. Be careful to not dispose of gift wraps, bags or boxes with names and address in places where criminals can gain access to them; they may use the information gained to their advantage.
5. Invest in motion sensor lighting, as criminals may find creative ways to lure persons from the safety of their homes during the night. Ensure that you see them before they see you.
6. Ensure to purchase Christmas trees that are fresh. These are less flammable. Dry trees can burn faster than newspaper.
7. If using ladders to hang decorations, be extremely careful. Numerous persons are treated for ‘ladder’-related injuries each December.
8. Do not overload electrical sockets. Refrain from using damaged or frayed light sets. Both actions can cause fire.
9. Avoid tiny or broken decorations at home, especially if there are children around.
10. Keep children away from the kitchen. This becomes a very busy area during the Christmas season, with various potential hazards around.
