Holiday Health and Safety Tips

Celebrate Responsibly

Holidays are a great time to spend time with friends and family. Don't let alcohol ruin your holiday.

• If you plan to drink at a party, designate a sober driver ahead of time.
• Don't let friends drive if they have had too much to drink. Offer to call them a cab or find a sober driver to take them home.
• Be a good host-offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverages at any party.

Choose the Right Toys

For anyone who is buying toys for an infant, young child, or teen, make sure that you are buying age-appropriate toys that are safe. Sign up to be notified of any recall notices from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Don't Forget Healthy Eating Habits

• Eat a light meal before going to a party so you aren't starving when you get to the party.
• Carefully select small portions of a few items you might like to enjoy.
• Drink water, seltzer, or diet sodas. Calories in sugar-sweetened beverages or cocktails add up quickly.
• Visit the Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight page for more information.

Decorate Safely

• Only use products that are UL tested and approved.
• Do not overload plugs or circuits.
• Check all indoor and outdoor lights for frayed or broken wires and bulbs. Replace light strands that have frayed or broken wires.
• If you have a live Christmas tree, make sure to keep the tree watered. Dry branches and needles can be a fire hazard.
• Do not leave decorations on when no one is home.