The holiday season can be an enjoyable time of the year for many people. Festive lights, warm fireplaces, Christmas trees, and seasonal decorations all help to make the holidays special. Unfortunately, these items can also lead to devastating fires, if the proper controls are not in place and followed. PHLY’s Risk Management Services group offers a useful and potentially life-saving technical bulletin on preventing a holiday fire in homes and businesses. This resource covers: • Christmas Tree Fire Safety • Lights and Decorations • Use of Candles • Wood Burning Fireplaces • Portable Space Heaters We strongly encourage you to review and share the referenced bulletin. The threat of fire is legitimate and significant, with 47,000 fires per year taking place during the winter holidays, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Please follow PHLY’s recommended safeguards to help make this season a safe and enjoyable one. Philadelphia Insurance Companies provides best-in-class risk management solutions and customer service for our agents, policyholders, and their industries. We offer a wide selection of electronic tools, training, and resources that you can access through your MyPHLY account. Think PHLY! Winter Holiday Fire Safety Technical Bulletin: Additional PHLY Resources • Log into your MyPHLY account at PHLY.com • Select “Risk Management Services” • Select your corresponding industry segment from the pull-down menu IMPORTANT NOTICE - The information and suggestions presented by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company in this e-brochure is for your consideration in your loss prevention efforts. They are not intended to be complete or definitive in identifying all hazards associated with your business, preventing workplace accidents, or complying with any safety related, or other, laws or regulations. You are encouraged to alter them to fit the specific hazards of your business and to have your legal counsel review all of your plans and company policies.