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Pinckneyville
Police Department
CHRISTMAS SAFETY TIPS Christmas Tree Safety A real tree should not lose green needles when you tap it on the ground. Cut 1 inch off the trunk to help absorb water. Leave the tree outside until ready to decorate The stand should hold at least 1 gallon of water. Check the water level every day. Keep the tree away from floor heaters, fire places or other heat sources. Use only UL-listed lights and no more than 3 strands linked together. Use miniature lights which have cool-burning bulbs. Dispose of the tree properly. Home Safety Install a smoke detector or new batteries in the one(s) you have and TEST it. Use only outdoor lights outside your home. Examine light strings each year and discard worn ones. Fasten the bulbs securely and point the sockets down to avoid moisture build up. Connect no more than three stands together. Never use indoor extension cords outside. Avoid overloading wall outlets and extension cords. Keep outdoor electrical connectors above ground and out of puddles and snow. Have an operable fire extinguisher readily available. "Safety" Gift Ideas Three smoke detectors and batteries. A quality fire extinguisher. A flashlight and batteries or light sticks. A first-aid kit. A carbon monoxide detector. A mobile phone. A second floor escape ladder. "Emergency Kit" - energy bars, water, battery radio, flashlight/light sticks and a first-aid kit packed in a small travel bag. Pinckneyville
Police Department
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