MANKATO — Mankato Department of Public Safety is kicking off its annual safety campaigns for the holiday season.
A fire-prevention campaign is slated from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.
“Keep the wreath bright, prevent a red light” is an effort to remind residents to not overload extension cords with holiday lights, to stay in their kitchens while cooking and not leave candles unattended.
During the campaign, a wreath will be on display at the Mankato Public Safety Center, 710 S. Front St., to remind people to practice fire safety.
The wreath is decorated with clear bulbs, and a bulb can be replaced with either a red bulb, representing preventable fires, or a blue bulb, representing preventable fire-related injuries.
The goal is to light the wreath with only clear bulbs.
The department’s second promotion — ‘Tis the Season Safety Campaign — is designed to help reduce retail theft, theft from motor vehicles and burglaries.
Tips on preventive measures to take while holiday shopping are available through the campaign. For more information, call 507-387-8600.