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Holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees can present special fire hazards during the holidays. Use these clearly written illustrated pieces with adult students to review ways to keep their families safe during the holiday season. The resources below include three pieces created by the Home Safety Council using guidelines developed with ProLiteracy for materials intended for adults with limited reading or English-speaking skills.  The fourth is a video produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Candle Safety

Candles are very popular. Most homes in America have them. Candles are very pretty and often smell good, but they can cause serious home fires. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your candles and keep your family safe. Link

Trim the Tree Safely

Trimming the tree is a traditional holiday pastime. However, if they are not properly cared for, Christmas trees can pose a serious danger. Keep the following tips in mind when selecting and caring for your Christmas tree this holiday season. Link

Tips for Holiday Electrical Safety

Holiday lights help make the season beautiful. They can also cause home fires. Here are some tips to help keep your family safe. Link

Dry Scotch Pine Tree Fire

See why it’s so important to think about safety during the holidays. Watch just how fast a dry Christmas tree can burn as fire engulfs a living room in less than one minute. This video, Dry Scotch Pine Tree Fire, was produced by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal agency). Link