The expert reminded about the safety rules when using Christmas lights.

First of all, it is important to divide the garlands into outdoor and indoor ones, since they are designed for different operating conditions and protection levels. This was stated on December 23 during a press conference on "Safety during the New Year holidays" at the Izvestia press center by Alexander Bobrov, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate, Head of the Department of Supervision and Preventive Work of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in Moscow, Colonel of the Internal Service.

According to him, also, when buying garlands, a key requirement must be a certificate of conformity confirming the safety of the products.

On December 18, Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, told Izvestia how to take precautions when installing a Christmas tree in a house with animals. According to him, the safest option is to restrict the pet's access to the room where the New Year's attribute is located. You also need to think about reliable fasteners to the ceiling or wall, a transparent fishing line is suitable for this.

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