Florida house fires are especially high in December. Christmas lights, holiday cooking, space heaters, etc. all contribute to the increased 
probability of a fire, but most home fires are preventable. Follow these safety tips to protect your family.
If you smoke, smoke outside. Not only will this keep your family members healthier and your home smelling fresher, it will minimize the chance of a house fire.
Be kitchen-wise. Monitor what you have on the stove and keep track of what’s baking in the oven. You should wear clothes that will not easily catch on the handles of pots and pans, or graze open flames.
Christmas lights are pretty, but don’t over-load outlets, and be sure to turn off lights before going to bed.
Give space heaters space. Make sure you give space heaters at least 3 feet of clearance. Be sure to turn them off when you leave or go to bed.
Smoke alarms save lives. If you don’t already have permanently installed smoke alarms hard-wired into your electrical system and located outside each bedroom and on each floor, purchase units and place them in those locations.
Everyone, including children, should know how to dial 911. Additionally, your address should be posted near the phone to save precious moments when the ability to think clearly may be compromised.
Panic and fear can spread as quickly as a fire, so have a plan. Involve even the youngest family members so that everyone can work as a unit to make a safe escape. Parents should be responsible for calling 911 & getting the family pet, children should simply get out fast. Map out an escape route and a meeting place outdoors.
Stop, drop and roll. Fight the urge to panic and run if your clothes catch fire. This will only accelerate its spread, since fire needs oxygen to sustain and grow.
Important for anyone who does any holiday decorating
very informative – thanks
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Great info & advice… Thanks
Not exactly what I was looking for 9in April), but thank you for posting. I will be sure to save this for Dec.
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better than the stuff my kids bring home from school when the firemen visit.
thanks
Happy Holidays! Great tips, hopefully people read this!
I enjoyed the article, stay safe these holidays!
I suspected this wouldn’t be much more than the tips my kids bring home from school, but it was quite comprehensive. Thanks
Thank you for the excellent post
I might’ve burnt down my Christmas tree if I didn’t read this OMG
This is truly useful, thanks.
Not always common sense.
Cathy Cables here – thanks for sharing this with the world!
This post may very well have saved my Christmas
Just what I was looking for . thank you for sharing
Good article. I certainly love this site. Continue the good work!
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I hope you all have a great week. Thanks for another great post
Good stuff – I was expecting simple “NO DAH” type stuff, but there really is good advice here.
Good tips here, Thanks a lot.
Thanks for sharing your info. I really appreciate your efforts
This post helped me. Good job.
good advice, thanks
Super Helpful – Thanks 😀 😀 😀
“Great writing, thanks_for the information, cheers!”
Stumbled on these tips for DEC in AUG.
Good stuff!
I printed & put it with my Christmas stuff
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This is truly helpful, thanks.
I like the article
Thank you for the great article
Thanks for the excellent article
very well – thank you
Thanks, I was looking for something else, but this is GREAT info!
I will print & store with my Christmas decorations.
Missed this last month.
Will save for this year