--- title: "Housing Risk Guide: Holiday Safety" description: Explore holiday safety tips to help housing organizations prevent fires, reduce seasonal hazards, and protect residents and properties. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Holiday-Safety_Featured-Image.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/housing-risk-guide-holiday-safety#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management), - [Public Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/public-housing), - [Affordable Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/affordable-housing) # Housing Risk Guide: Holiday Safety ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Holiday-Safety_Featured-Image.png) - October 22, 2026 ![Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Ally%20Modugno.jpg) [Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/ally-modugno) [\< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings, and traditions to housing communities, but it can also introduce additional fire and injury risks. From holiday decorations and cooking to Christmas trees and supplemental heating equipment, everyday seasonal activities can create hazards for residents and properties. This guide outlines practical holiday safety precautions housing organizations can share with residents to help prevent fires, reduce injuries, and protect their communities throughout the season. 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According to statistics highlighted in the guide, 33% of home decoration fires are started by candles, increasing to 50% in December. Christmas trees also pose significant risks, with 35% of Christmas tree fires occurring in January, when trees may have dried out and become highly combustible. For housing organizations, these incidents can result in costly repairs, disrupted operations, and displaced residents. By reinforcing safe practices and sharing preventive guidance, housing professionals can help reduce seasonal hazards and keep their communities safer during the holidays. ## Access more resources Be sure to explore the full range of resources we’ve curated on our [Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com/), designed to help you stay informed, prepared, and resilient, ready to handle anything that comes your way confidently. 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