Keep candles away from other decorations and wrapping paper. Place candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over. A room full of paper lying around on the floor is just one more holiday hazard. Place trash in an approved container. Over 90 percent of fire deaths occur in residential dwellings between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. when occupants are asleep.
Smoke detectors alert occupants when a fire is still small and there is still time to escape.
Mistletoe and holly berries may be poisonous if more than a few are swallowed. Old tinsel may contain lead. Discard old tinsel if you are not sure of its composition. Call 911 if your child ingests any of these holiday plants. Every year many children are treated for cuts from broken ornaments, or from swallowing broken pieces and small parts.