One festive sign of the season is definitely holiday light displays—and it can even become a friendly neighborhood competition. Whether inside or out, lights are a dazzling way to get in the holiday spirit. One way to quickly dampen that spirit, though, is if your light display turns into a dangerous electrical fire. Preparation is the key to maintain holiday light safety.
If you do find yourself in the midst of—or a victim of—a fire caused by your holiday lights, it’s important to not only act quickly but also take the proper steps to safely recover your home. After sustaining this kind of damage, the last thing you need is an unsafe living environment for your family. The team at Rocky Mountain Restoration is trained to assess your situation, help remove any dangerous chemicals, and safely clean up soot damage. Not only can we help repair damage to your home, but we can also help restore your belongings.
With any luck, you’re reading this before any movie-worthy mishaps have happened, or maybe even before you’ve put the finishing touches on your holiday décor. Being mindful of some simple precautions can help prevent a dangerous electrical fire from causing damage to your home and belongings:
- Check light strands individually for loose wires or any damage sustained while in storage.
- Always check outlets and make sure they aren’t being overloaded.
- Follow all manufacturer instructions on packaging.
- Be more cautious in dry environments, as fires can spread faster.
- Turn lights off when they aren’t being supervised (if you’re away from home, sleeping, etc.) and consider using a timer system to automate use (and regulate your energy bill).
While electrical fire damage is a less-than-ideal situation during the holiday season (or any season, for that matter), choosing an experienced restoration company is one way to make the best of this disaster. If your light display has already caused damage to your home, the fire restoration experts at Rocky Mountain Restoration can turn your holiday season back around. Remember that we are on call 24/7 for all of your emergencies.
