For a Happy & Safe Holiday Season

Dec 10, 2024

The Edmundston Fire & Safety Department would like to remind you of certain instructions to have a safe Holiday Season and prevent an unfortunate incident from occurring. Rest assured that the F & S personnel are ready to intervene 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even during the holiday season. To protect your home, your family, and your guests, make sure to:

Make an evacuation plan and:

- Check if your smoke detectors are working

- Clear exterior doors and basement windows, they could serve as emergency exits

Decorate considering what's around:

- Install the tree and decorations away from heat sources and water your natural tree every day

- Don’t overload your electrical outlets and turn off your light decorations when you are not there

- Don’t let young children or pets play with electric or light decorations

Cook cautiously with the right tools:

- Avoid distractions when cooking

- Place your food in an ovenproof pan (glass, ceramic or aluminum dish)

- Always use oven mitts and be sure to securely turn off the oven and stove burners

Be aware that improper use of these elements, or even a simple moment of distraction can cause an electric shock, a spark, which could lead to injury or even a fire. We invite you to watch these short video clips prepared by our Fire & Safety Department, showing you what to do (and not to do) to minimize the risks of fire in your home.

On that note, the Edmundston Fire & Safety Department staff would like to wish you a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!

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CONTACT: Fire & Safety Department, 506.739.2117