The Huron Expositor, 1981-12-09, Page 26-EX !TOR, OECEM8 1481
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BE SURE
YOUR
CHRISTMAS
ISN'T
DAMPENED!
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Unfortunately, In-The-Home
Fire Hazards
Increase during the Festive Season
In seconds, a festive tree
'may become a torch
in minutes
a house may be destroyed!
FIRE CHIEF OUTLINES PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS FIRE SAFETY
A happy Christmas can change in a few moments into a family tragedy, warns
Fire Chief Harry Hak, in homes where fire safety precautions are neglected. Such
precautions should head the list of every sensible family's preparations for
Christmas, he says.
The Fire Chief urges the public to exercise special care in the setting up and
decoration of Christmas trees, and draws attention to the following important
points:
If plans call for a natural tree it should be bought fresh and green, and kept
outdoors or in an unheated garage before being brought into the home for
decorating. Then, one or two inches should be cut diagonally from the butt, and the
tree should be set up with the butt in water which should be maintained above the
level of the cut.
Check strings of electric lights carefully for worn insulation, broken plugs or loose
bulb sockets. Only CSA-approved lighting sets and only non-flammable decorations
should be used. Declare the tree a no-smoking area and keep matches out of the
hands of children.
Do not allow discarded gift wrappings to accumulate under the tree. Dispose of
them as soon as the gifts are opened. Even a green tree will burn it ignited by
burning paper around the base.
Set up the tree away froM heat sources such as fireplaces, TV sets and radiators.
Do not allow it to block access to doors or windows in the event of fire. Switch off
tree lights at bedtime or when leaving the house.
On behalf of the Seaforth area Fire Department,
Chief Harry Hak wishes one and all
A SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON!
This message is published in the public interest by the fallowing firms:
"Jfir Boyes Farm
Supply Ltd.
Seaforth 527-1257
Seaforth PUC
Commission
V 527.0530
Seaforth Insurance
Brokers Ltd.
Donald G. Eaton Ken J. Cardno
527-1610 Seaforth
527-0400
McKillop
Insurance
Mutual
Co.
Seaforth 527-1910
Topnotch Feeds
Seaforth
Seaforth
,151
, Co.
Main
527-0590
St.,
Ltd.Co-op q
Creamery
,Seaforth
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Seaforth
527-0770
Ltd .Farm Euipment
Farmers
Seafoith Brussels
887-6365
McGavin
Seaforth
527-0245
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