· Always unplug any electrical decorations before

leaving your house or retiring for the night.

· Do not overload outlets or extension cords.

· Never run extension cords under carpet, rugs or mats.

· Do not let children play with candles, electrical

decorations or matches.

While cooking the holiday feast:

· Keep children out of the kitchen (scald burns are a

major cause of death to children under the age of two).

· Wear tight-fitting sleeves to prevent them from

dangling into a flame or hot burner.

· Never add water to a dish containing hot oil.

· Keep paper towels, pot holders, etc. away from stove top.

· If you have a stove fire, calmly turn the burner off

and cover the pan with a lid.

Also remember to check your smoke detectors to make

sure that they are functioning correctly. Wishing you a safe

and happy holiday season from the Georgia Firefighters

Burn Foundation. For more detailed holiday safety

information, contact the Burn Foundation office at 1-800-273-2876 or

visit the web site www.gfbf.org.

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