Remember safety 'tis season

The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. With these handy safety tips, you can rest assured that your festivities will be safe as well as enjoyable:

• Whether you're decking the halls, walls or yard, get some helpful advice from Fire Rescue and Consumer Services that will make the season jollier for you and your family.
  
  
• "Can the Grease" this holiday season. Don't dump cooking grease or oil down the drain or toilet. Instead, pour it into a metal can or heat-resistant oven bag, let it cool a few minutes, then throw it out with your regular trash. It helps the environment and avoids a potentially costly repair bill.
   
• Don't let your holiday feast become a fire hazard! These holiday cooking safety tips will help make your meal memorable for the right reasons!
  
  
• Make sure you get to your holiday destination without incident with this holiday driving guide.
  
  
• Make sure you keep your wallet safe during the holidays! These shopping do's and don'ts will help keep the Grinch from stealing your holiday cheer and make the most of your gift-giving budget.
  
  
• Don't give the bad guys the gift of your good name and credit this year! Learn the basics of protecting yourself against identity theft, both online and as you run your holiday errands.
   
• Share your favorite foods with family and friends this Holiday Season, but not food borne illnesses. Make food safety a regular ingredient when you prepare your feast