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As a precaution, attach al lights firmly to walls or anything else that will not blow aay when a stitf wind arrives. Inside the home, be extra creful when Perhaps no holiday tradition is more visible than decorative lights. Whether on the house or on the tree in the front I using an artificial Christmas tree. ectrie ghts should never be used on a metalli picture window, holiday lights help create a festive mood for all. tree. Routinely check all cords temperatures. if a cord feels too hot, urplag and find a replacement. While aesthetically appealing. holiday Iighting displays can also be quite dangerous. Older lights or poorly planned lighting projects can quickly turn tragic. HHowever, this much beloved holiday tradition does not have to cease and desist. Instead, some simple safety precautions are all it takes to ensure this year's lighting display is both stunning and safe. Don't leave the lights on when no adults are home. fthe home is empty or if just kids are home, make sune the ights are off. Avoid using timers that automatically burn the lights on. as it's possible they will turn on when no one is home. Unplug all cords when going away for the holidays just to be sale. Make sure all cords are visible, Dont bury cords underneath rg or floor mats to avoid personal Injuries Hanging lights shouldn't be a solo profect. whether hanging hts inside or outside, never do so alone. A stiff wind might come along and blo the ladder away or an unstable ladder might lead to a fall. Accidents happen when hanging lights indoors as well, so make sure to have an adult partner on hand to anold Injury. Make sure kids cannot reach lighting displays. Nids often adone holiday lighting displays and their natural curkosity is to reach for ghts. Awold potential accidents by keeping lights wel beyond the reach of children. Have a Safe & Healthy Holiday Season! 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