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'Tis the season to be jolly, but also to be extra careful. Too much eggnog, faulty wiring, lots of candles, a dead tree in your house these and other holiday-related hazards abound. Here are some tips to keep your Holidays safe and joyous.
- Unplug all decorative lights before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Never leave burning candles unattended.
- Don't overload outlets. Don't use more than three strands of lights connected together.
- Never use candles near, or on, flammable materials.
- Keep Christmas trees moist.
- The Holidays bring lots of guests are your pets comfortable with that?
- More alcoholic beverages are consumed during the Holidays, sometimes by people not accustomed to the effects be sure to be extra careful on the highways. Designated drivers are a great idea.
- Be sure the new toys are appropriate for little tots no little parts that can be swallowed.
"Verbal Threshold" Bill is dead
At first, it seemed that this legislation would be rushed through the NJ Senate. But, thankfully, saner heads prevailed.
By a 5 to 1 vote the committee, considering the proposed bill (S-2533), refused to send it to the full Senate. This kills the bill for the time being.
This "no" vote is a major victory for NJ drivers. If enacted, it would have surely led to higher insurance rates.
At a time when the
auto insurance picture in NJ is starting to brighten, passage of
S-2533
would have darkened things.
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Are
you a smoke-alarm Scrooge?
How many smoke alarms do you have in your home?
Many of us don't have enough. The larger your home, the more rooms, the more levels and floors, the more smoke detectors you need. A recent study in Connecticut found that 39 percent of all dwellings needed additional detectors. That means over one in every three homes had people at risk.
Another sobering fact is that one in five smoke detectors don't work. Batteries need to be changed. Have you tested yours recently?
If your smoke detectors are over 10-years old, it's a good idea to get news ones.
So, give your home
a Holiday gift this year-at least one more smoke
alarm.
Check
out these dangerous decorations and toys
The
following holiday items have been recalled.
Some of them have been sold in our area.
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Bear
"Jack-in-the-box" toy It plays "Pop Goes
the Weasel" but crank detaches posing choking hazard. Those
with
date code stickers on bottom don't have this problem; others
should
be returned. www.schylling.com |
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Plush toys Winged horses with gemstones that come off and pose a choking hazard. Contact www.firstandmain.com/recall.asp |
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Cloth Santa decoration sold at Wal-Mart. An 8" Santa with beanbag type fill material, the beaded nose detaches and can cause aspiration hazard. Return to Wal-Mart or call American Greeting Corp. at 800-777-4891. |
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Snow House Candle set sold at Wal-Mart. Paint on candles may sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard. Return to Wal-Mart or call 800-925-6278. |
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Snow Play Candleholder The rope linking snowmen can catch on fire. Stop using immediately and contact company at 800-818-2062 or visit www.homeinteriors.com |
Happy Holidays from us
We wish all our clients and friends Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
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May you and yours have the best holiday season ever and may 2004 be a great year for you.
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