Christmas Tree Safety
By practicing these important safety measures; a properly maintained Christmas tree is not a hazard, and you can safely enjoy your live Christmas tree throughout the Christmas and New Year’s season.
It is important to purchase a fresh tree. A fresh tree still contains a lot of moisture and is extremely difficult to ignite. Freshness Check - If you bend the branch, does it bounce back into place? The fresher the tree, the more supple the branches and the faster they will bounce back.
Fresh Tree
Fresh Cut
Our Christmas Tree Lots will always make a fresh cut at the base of the tree for you.
Fill the stand with fresh water and keep it full. Check the water level regularly. A tree will often absorb over a gallon of water the first day that it is in the house. No additives are needed, just plenty of fresh, clean water
Fresh Water
Open Exits
Be sure the tree is not blocking any exits in your home.
Check all lights and wiring for broken bulbs and frayed wires and don’t overload electrical outlets even if you use a surge protector. Overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wires are the most common cause of holiday fires in both real and artificial Christmas trees.
No Broken Bulbs
Lights
Never string more than 3 strands of lights together. NEVER use lit candles to decorate a tree. Always turn off lights before going to bed or leaving home. Never leave lights unattended.
No Heat
Make sure your tree is at least three feet away from fireplaces, heaters, vents, direct sunlit windows, and other sources of heat or drafts.