A happy family on Christmas day (Photo/shutterstock.com]
The festive season is a period of celebration.
We travel around, drink and eat and celebrate with our friends, families in villages or towns.
As we indulge in these activities we forget that some events can be dangerous to both our health and lives.
The following tips can enable you to stay safe during this holiday.
Safe driving
Avoid drinking and driving. Drive carefully and limit your speed even when in a hurry.
Cases of death by road accidents have been on the rise this holiday and you should be careful while driving.
Ensure you have enough sleep before driving and that your vehicle is in good condition.
Eat right
Eat a well-balanced diet.
Be keen on what and where you eat.
Don’t eat in a dirty environment that can bring about cholera and make you spend your Christmas day on a hospital bed.
Take precaution
As you set up your Christmas tree be cautious on children.
Take safety precaution to place wires that can shock out of reach of children
Safeguard your house
Use high-security locks before traveling. Inform your neighbor when leaving and be in touch with your watchman every time
Avoid crowded areas
Terrorist target crowded places. Report suspicious people to the authorities and mark emergency exist while entering buildings.