Halloween Party safety Tips for Moorhead?

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Clay County.

Spooky Halloween fun for all!

SERVPRO® of Moorhead responds to more fire damage emergencies during the holiday season than at any other time of the year in Clay County, and some of these fires may have been prevented.

Here are some Halloween safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

• Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns
• Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters.
• When using electrical lighting to decorate your home, ensure it is used following the manufacturer’s instructions. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged
• Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working. 

For families planning to attend Halloween parties or go trick-or-treating:

• When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric that could come in contact with open flames or other heat sources
• Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them
• Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costumes

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When your Moorhead home or commercial business needs fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO^® of Moorhead is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-236-7447.

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