Charlotte Holiday Lighting Dangers

Installing your own outdoor holiday lighting, is not only a hassle, but it can also be dangerous. Whether it's falling off a ladder or suffering minor burns, the possibility of suffering an injury while haphazardly putting up holiday decorations is a real threat.

The holiday season is a time meant for enjoying the company of family and friends. For many families, it represents the only time of the year that their entire family can get together. Spending multiple hours in the emergency room is the last thing anyone wants to do. Why not enjoy the time with your family and let a professional take care of your holiday lighting and decorations?

"It may sound a little sensationalist, but injuries related to putting up holiday lighting and decorations is an extremely common occurrence," says John Minor with Irrigation & Lighting Specialist. "The combination of large amounts of wiring, using ladders, and the winter weather comes together to create dangerous conditions."

Professional Holiday Lighting Prevents Injuries

After monitoring a three-year period, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that around 18,000 individuals were treated in emergency rooms for holiday decorating falls. Further, this number only includes individuals who were injured bad enough to seek emergency care. It is estimated that the actual number of holiday lighting related injuries is actually much higher.

Below are a few other injury statistics to keep in mind:

• Each year, emergency rooms treat about 12,500 people for injuries related to holiday lights, electrical decorations, and Christmas trees. These injuries include falls, cuts, and shocks. 
• 200 fire-related fatalities and injuries occur during the two days between December 31 and January 1.
• Each holiday season, nearly 6,000 emergency room patients are seen due to holiday decorating falls.
• Holiday decorations and Christmas trees are responsible for nearly 2,000 fires and more than $41 million in property damage each year.

Why not let the professionals take care of your holiday lighting so that you can enjoy the time with your friends and family? To schedule a free holiday decorating consultation, call John Minor with Irrigation & Lighting Specialist at 877-433-5833 or email John. We look forward to helping you create a gorgeous holiday lighting display and still be able to enjoy the holidays!