Interior Holiday Punch List

12/18/2023 (Permalink)

• Check the seasonal plants you have in your home, and make sure they’re not poisonous to children or pets.
•  Keep your tree (really all decorations) at least three feet away from heat sources
• Turn off all lights and decorations when you go to sleep or leave the house. 
• Don’t post your travel or vacation plans on social media until after you return. 
• Alert a neighbor you trust that you will be out of town and leave them with a spare key for emergencies (or to retrieve packages and put them safely inside your home).
• If you’re leaving town, set your lights on a timer, alternating a few inside to give the appearance of occupancy. 
• If you’ll be gone long, have the post office hold your mail for you. 
• If you’ll be gone while the weather gets below freezing, it’s best to turn off your water at the meter as a precaution. 

Source: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/holiday