Electrical safety tips for the Holiday Season

Electrical safety tips for the Holiday Season

Although the holiday season will be over before we know it, electrical safety is something to keep in mind this season and all the holiday seasons to follow.

Inspect all decorations before use. Damaged sockets, exposed wires and bad connections could cause electrical shock or even a fire! After inspection, use caution when plugging in your holiday decorations. Be careful not to overload outlets. If using incandescent lights, do not connect more than three strands as this could potentially blow a fuse, or worse yet, cause a fire.

Keep your tree watered. A dry tree is a fire hazard. Water your tree daily, and be sure to remove it from your home when it has died or immediately after the holiday is over.

Pick safe votives. Invest in battery-operated candles which are much safer than normal candles. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), unattended or forgotten candles are the cause of one in five home candle fires.

Protect cords and unplug when not in use. Be sure to never pinch cords, hide them under furniture, place them near a heat source or secure them with nails or staples. Any of these could cause electric shock or a fire. Unplug all cords when not in use to stay safe while saving electricity!

For more tips on staying safe around electricity, visit lcec.net.

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