Ensuring a Safe and Festive Holiday Season in Your Apartment

As the holiday season approaches, the twinkling lights, festive decorations, and cozy atmosphere transform apartment communities into warm, inviting spaces. However, amidst the celebration, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. At Midvale Apartments, we believe that everyone deserves a secure and joyful holiday experience. In this blog post we will go over all the precautions you need to take in order to keep a safe apartment.

Fire Safety Precautions:
One of the biggest concerns with apartments is fires. With the increased use of candles, holiday lights, and heating appliances, it’s important to take precautions:

• Inspect Holiday Lights: Before decking the halls, check all holiday lights for frayed wires, damaged sockets, or broken bulbs. Replace any faulty strands to prevent electrical issues.
• Use Flameless Candles: Opt for flameless candles to create a festive atmosphere without the risk of an open flame. If you prefer traditional candles, ensure they are placed in stable holders and never leave them unattended.
• Keep Decorations Away from Heat Sources: Avoid placing decorations near heat sources, including space heaters and heating vents. Keep safe distances to prevent fire hazards.

• Secure Package Deliveries:
  With the increase in online shopping during the holidays, package deliveries also rise. Keep your deliveries safe:
  • Track Deliveries: Utilize package tracking services to monitor the status of your deliveries. This way you can know their arrival and plan for it accordingly.
  • Consider Package Lockers: If available in your apartment community, use package lockers for added security. These lockers provide a designated and secure space for your packages until you’re ready to collect them.
  • Communicate with Neighbors: Have a system, where you and your neighbors look out for each other’s packages. This collaborative approach enhances overall security within the apartment community.
• Holiday Decoration Safety:
  Decorations are a huge part of the holidays, but it is important to be safe with them:
  • Check Decoration Materials: Ensure that your holiday decorations are flame-resistant or flame-retardant. This reduces the risk of fire accidents in case of contact with heat sources.
  • Secure Decorations Properly: Avoid using nails or screws that could damage walls or create safety hazards. Instead, use adhesive hooks or other non-damaging methods to secure decorations.
  • Water Live Christmas Trees: If you have a live Christmas tree, keep it well watered so that it won’t dry up and become a fire hazard.
• Appliance Safety:
  As the holiday season often involves cooking and entertaining, it is essential to be safe with you kitchen appliances:
  • Be Mindful of Stovetops: Never leave cooking unattended on the stove, and make sure to turn off burners when not in use. Keep flammable materials away from the stovetop.
  • Test Smoke Detectors: Make sure your smoke detectors are working. This simple step can provide an early warning in case of any fire-related incidents.
  • Inspect Heating Appliances: If using space heaters, radiators, or other heating devices, ensure they are well-maintained and placed a safe distance from flammable materials.

In conclusion, the holidays are such a fun time of the year, where there is lots going on. It is so important to take the proper precautions to ensure you are safe during this time of year. At our Midvale Apartments we want to help keep you as safe as possible, while having the time of your life during this holiday season.