For a safe holiday season

Dec 14, 2023

City of Edmundston’s Fire & Safety Department would like to remind you of certain instructions in order to have a safe holiday season and prevent an unfortunate incident from occurring.

Rest assured that the fire station personnel is 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 check if your smoke detectors are functional;
• To install the tree and decorations far from heat sources;
• To water your natural tree every day;
• That your light decorations do not overload your electrical outlets;
• To turn off lights and light decorations when you leave;
• To not let young children or pets play with electric or light decorations;
• To clear your exterior doors and clear snow from basement windows, these can serve as emergency exits in the event of fire and
• To avoid distractions when cooking

Be aware that improper use of these festive elements, or even a simple moment of inattention, can cause an electric shock, a spark, which could lead to injury or even a fire.

With that, the staff of the City of Edmundston’s Fire & Safety Department would like to wish you all a happy and safe Holiday Season.

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CONTACT: Fire & Safety Department, 506.739.2117