 Hi, I'm Mariah Beckel with Cal OES. As this holiday season comes to an end, it's important to remember it beats tips to help keep your family safe while it helps. That includes thinking about emergencies. We all have a part in preparing for the next disaster. Cal OES wants everyone to take time with your friends, family, and neighbors to help ensure everyone is prepared. Keeping your family, friends, and community safe every holiday season is a priority to Cal OES. Just last year, we had several fatal fires as a result of candles or ignition sources catching combustibles on fire inside people's homes. Once the holidays are over, get that tree out of your house. Get that hazard out and make sure that you have working smoke detectors as well. We are constantly coordinating statewide with local governments to ensure they have the necessary resources to respond if a disaster strikes. Local emergency alerts can help save your life. You can sign up for alerts at leistoscalifornia.org slash alerts. Talk with your family about an emergency plan and learn routes outside of your home. Prepare a go-back in case you need to evacuate, include essential items for each member of your family. When wrapping up the holiday season, it's important to pay attention to your surroundings and any hazards that may be nearby. Candles and fireplaces can help bring holiday cheer, but they can also be concerned if not handled correctly. Place candles where they can not be knocked down or blown over or catch something on fire. Place your tree at least three feet away from your fireplace, radiators, or other heat sources. To learn more, visit news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all of our social media platforms.