We thank Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol for putting together the following Chanukah safety tips:
Place your menorah on a sturdy surface made of non-flammable material or cover the surface with aluminum foil.
Do not place the menorah near curtains or any other objects that can catch fire.
Do not place your menorah in a location where it can be knocked over by a passing person or where it can be reached by young children.
While the “arts and crafts” menorahs your children bring home might look cute, many of them are flammable and not suitable for lighting.
Make sure you have working smoke detectors on every floor of your home.
Turn all pot and frying pan handles away from the edge of the stove so that young children won’t be able to reach them.
In case of an emergency call 911 or your local fire department, and Hatzalah (718) 230-1000.
As we are all too familiar, there have been many fires including some fatal ones over the years caused by menorahs left unattended. Make sure ALL the flames are completely out BEFORE leaving your home or going to bed.
