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| Type: | NESM 2011 | |
Customize and submit this sample press release to any local media contacts/outlets you think may be interested in learning about and promoting National Electrical Safety Month. Follow up with all media by contacting assignment desks to confirm receipt of the release and to provide any additional information. [Insert Company/Organization Name] Champions National Electrical Safety Month 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [Insert contact name] [Insert Date] [Insert contact phone] City, State—May is National Electrical Safety Month, and [Insert Company/Organization Name] is joining with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to promote a healthy respect for electricity and increase awareness of electrical hazards. Electricity is an increasing presence in our modern lives. As our reliance on electricity grows, so does the potential for electrical safety hazards. Electrical incidents and fires disrupt countless lives and result in the loss of billions of dollars in productivity and assets each year. The most recent statistical data from the National Fire Protection Association indicates an annual average of almost 51,000 home fires involving electrical failure or malfunction, claiming nearly 500 lives, injuring more than 1,400 people, and resulting in more than $1.3 billion in property damage. In addition, statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission show that nearly 400 people are electrocuted in the United States each year. The Electrical Safety Foundation International sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. This year’s campaign challenges people across the country to evaluate the electrical safety of their own homes, learning more about their electrical systems and electrical devices in the process. Outreach materials feature tools to help with the identification and correction of potential electrical hazards before a more serious situation can result. “Recognizing National Electrical Safety Month in May is an opportunity for us as a community to make a difference in our community by helping others avoid the personal tragedy behind these statistics,” said [Insert Company/ Organization contact]. “We’re excited to be part of this national effort to raise awareness about potential home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety.” Electrical safety awareness and education among consumers, families, employees, and communities will prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities. Making a few easy changes to improve safety can also lead to increased energy efficiency and savings on utility bills. Visit ESFI’s Virtual Home at http://virtualhome.esfi.org to learn more about home electrical safety. [Insert Organization boilerplate] The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www.electrical-safety.org. # # # | ||