The holidays are coming up! The National Safety Council and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will help you have a safe holiday season with friends and loved ones.
- Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. Read more on the National Safety Council website.
- Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. NFPA works to educate the public about potential fire risks during the holidays, offering tip sheets, videos, and other resources to help everyone safely enjoy the season. Read more on the NFPA website.
Here are some tips from CDC for Holiday Health and Safety: https://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/HolidayTips.pdf
- Wash your hands often
- Stay warm
- Manage stress
- Travel safely
- Be smoke free
- Get check-ups and vaccinations
- Watch the kids
- Prevent injuries
- Handle and prepare food safely
- Eat healthy and be active
