Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth. Fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.

Here are some precautions to help protect children and youth when preparing to host and attend holiday events:

• Never leave children unsupervised around a fireplace, wood stove, candles or space heaters;
• Ensure your smoke alarms are working properly;
• Never allow children to play with matches, lighters, or candles;
• Practice fire drills in your home. Be sure everyone knows two ways out and windows and doors open easily;
• Teach children to dial 911 in case of a fire or emergency; and
• Prepare a checklist of important items to discuss with your babysitter before heading out.

Follow the department on Twitter @MAE_GovNL for holiday safety tips.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season.

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca