Travelers Identifies Common Holiday Fire Hazards
December 13 2016 - 10:10AM
Business Wire
Simple steps can help homeowners stay safe this
season
According to customer claim data from The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV), home fires increase during the holiday season,
often caused by cooking, electrical hazards and heat sources such
as fireplaces and space heaters.
“The holidays are fun, but they can also be hectic,” said Scott
Humphrey, Second Vice President of Risk Control at Travelers. “It’s
easy to get distracted and make mistakes you wouldn’t normally
make. Staying focused on what you are doing in the kitchen and
around the house can help reduce the risk of fires.”
To help homeowners keep their families and property safe,
Travelers recommends the following:
Cooking
- Clean up spilled or splattered grease
and food residue. Built-up grease can catch fire in the oven or on
the cooktop.
- Keep your cooking area clean and free
of combustible materials. Food wrappers, oven mitts and other items
left on or near the stove can catch fire.
- Never throw hot grease in the garbage.
Let grease cool and dispose of it in a metal can.
Electrical hazards
- Don’t coil electrical cords or tuck
them under a rug.
- Don’t overload outlets or link together
too many light strands. Many packages list the recommended number
of strands that can be safely connected.
- Inspect lights and other electrical
products before use for cracks, damaged sockets and loose or bare
wires.
Heat sources
- Keep the area around a hearth or space
heater clear of debris, decorations and other combustible
materials.
- Have your chimney/fireplace cleaned by
an experienced chimney sweep. Make sure the flue is open before
lighting a fire.
- Don’t burn cardboard, wrapping paper,
trash or tree branches in your fireplace, as these can all spark a
fire in the chimney.
Travelers recommends contacting your insurance agent or carrier
for a review of your insurance coverage and making a home inventory
to document all of your belongings. This will be a valuable
resource if a fire or other event results in a significant
loss.
To learn more about fire safety, visit www.travelers.com.
About TravelersThe Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home
and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average,
Travelers has approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues
of approximately $27 billion in 2015. For more information, visit
www.travelers.com.
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The Travelers Companies, Inc.Nicole Guzzardi,
860-277-0836nguzzard@travelers.comorSperry Mylott,
860-277-5075smylott@travelers.com
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