{"id":76108,"date":"2016-12-15T19:02:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T00:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=76108"},"modified":"2016-12-15T15:19:57","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T20:19:57","slug":"holiday-fire-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=76108","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Fire Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?attachment_id=72434\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-72434\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-72434\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/seal.png?resize=250%2C250\" alt=\"seal\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/seal.png?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/seal.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>As we are into this festive holiday time, the Madison County Office of Emergency\u00a0Management wants to remind residents of some tips that will keep these\u00a0wonderful times we spend together safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Trees: Artificial or Live Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Make sure artificial trees are labeled as \u201cFire Resistant\u201d and kept away from any\u00a0open flames.<\/p>\n<p>-Make sure if you select a live tree that it is fresh, has nice green needles, and the\u00a0branches are flexible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Keep all live trees properly watered and avoid installation over <!--more-->registers,\u00a0baseboard heaters, or other heat sources that will dry the tree out sooner. Make\u00a0sure the tree is placed away from fireplaces, solid fuel stoves, electric or gas\u00a0heaters, and all open flames.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; When the needles begin to brown and fall off remove the tree and dispose of\u00a0properly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decorations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Follow all manufacturer recommendations for proper use of lights and other\u00a0electrical ornaments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Avoid the use or extension cords.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unplug Christmas Lights and Decorations before going to bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211; Never leave candles burning unattended.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Make sure all holiday decorations are non-flammable or fire retardant.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Never place wrapping paper or other gift packaging in a fireplace or woodstove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Inform all overnight guests of your fire escape plan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Do not drink and drive.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Provide plenty of food when serving adult beverages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Make sure everyone gets home safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heating<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Be sure to have your heating unit properly serviced and keep your wood\u00a0stove chimney clean.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that Madison County OEM provides free 10-year smoke alarms to\u00a0residents of the County. Email em@madisoncounty.ny.gov for more information.\u00a0Also, be sure to register to receive emergency alerts at NYAlert.gov and follow us\u00a0on Twitter at \u201cMadisonCoNY_EM\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we are into this festive holiday time, the Madison County Office of Emergency\u00a0Management wants to remind residents of some tips that will keep these\u00a0wonderful times we spend together safe. 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