Safely Add Light to Dark Winter Nights

Flickering candle flames and crackling fireplaces create warm and cozy homes for families to gather during the cold winter months. But if not used properly, candles and fireplaces can lead to devastating home fires and serious injuries. The Home Safety Council offers safety tips and advice to help families brighten-up and heat their homes safely this winter.

Visit MySafeHome.org

HSC has created a first-of-its-kind online tool to help people find and fix the leading causes of accidents in the home. MySafeHome.org allows you to tour a virtual home, room-by-room, learning about the leading causes of serious home injuries. State-of-the-art digital animation will show you the major risk areas, indoors and out, and let you know exactly what to do to keep your loved ones safe.

Room-by-Room Safety: Visit the Bedroom

Blustery weather makes coming home during the winter months extra special. Wrapping in warm blankets and curling-up in a candle-lit bedroom or beside the fireplace with a steaming cup of hot tea, creates a welcome refuge from biting temperatures. But in creating a toasty ambience with candles in the bedroom, it is crucial to be aware of the risk they pose for home fires and learn about alternatives such as battery-powered flameless candles. Click here to learn the steps you can take reduce the risk of fires in the bedroom.

Home Safety Tips

Use the following tips and checklists to learn about safe candle use and home heating practices.

• Candle Safety
• Home Heating Safety
• Fire Prevention Tips
• Step-by-Step Fire Drill
• Home Fire Sprinklers