Holiday Fire Safety Tips
The winter holiday season is traditionally a festive and eventful time of year. Celebrations, family gatherings and visits from house guests traditionally increase in number during the season. Unfortunately, statistics show that incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30 percent of […]
Lightning Safety: Safety Enlightenment
Lightning kills an average of 51 victims a year. Your best protection is to go inside as soon as you hear thunder. Even indoors, dangers are still present. Learn the frightening facts and protect your home and family. Lighting Myths & Shocking Facts Myth: If it’s not raining or cloudy, you’re safe from lightning. Fact: If you […]
ESFI Holiday Short Video
Decorating the home for the holidays is one of the season’s most cherished traditions. However, overdoing decorations and overloading electrical outlets can have disastrous consequences. This short video helps consumers to remember to keep safe practices in mind while decorating this holiday season.
Holiday Electrical Safety Reminders PSA
During the holiday season, many people put themselves at increased risk of electrical fires and accidents. An increase in indoor activities combined shopping, entertaining and cooking for family and friends causes many to forget basic safety. ESFI offers tips to encourage in-home safety during the holidays.
Select Extension Cords to Meet Your Needs PSA
During the holidays, extension cords are widely used to carry electricity to indoor and outdoor lighting and decorations. But improper use of extension cords can pose serious shock and fire hazards. ESFI recommends the following tips to ensure their safe use this holiday season.
Avoid Holiday Decorating Hazards PSA
Thousands of people visit the emergency room each year during the holidays due to injuries related to electrical decoration mishaps. When decorating for the season, ESFI recommends following these important safety tips.
Post-Holiday Safety Reminders PSA
Even after the holiday season has come and gone, many indoor and outdoor decorations remain in use. ESFI has some suggestions for wrapping up after the holidays to ensure that decorations are removed and stored properly so that they will be available for safe use next year.
Prevent Common Kitchen Hazards
Cooking hazards are the #1 cause of home fires Older adults account for more than 30% of fire-related deaths annually Kitchen Safety Practices Stay in the kitchen at all times when you’re cooking Keep flammable items away from the stovetop and other hot surfaces Unplug countertop appliances when not in use Never use an over […]
Portable Generator Safety Virtual Demonstration
A portable generator can be a powerful tool during a power outage or natural disaster, but it can also be dangerous – even deadly – if not properly installed and operated. On average, 75 people are killed in the United States each year by carbon monoxide associated with the use of generators. Make sure you […]
Hurricane Safety
The high winds, extreme rains and flooding caused by hurricanes present many unique dangers. ESFI offers consumers important advice about how help prevent electrically-related deaths, injuries and property loss by taking a few precautions before, during, and after hurricanes with our comprehensive Hurricane Safety Guide. Before a Hurricane: If a hurricane is approaching your area, […]
Lightning Safety
Outdoors is the most dangerous place to be during a lightning storm. Because lightning can travel sideways for up to 10 miles, blue skies are not an indication of safety. If you hear thunder, go inside immediately. Indoor Lightning Safety Tips Once indoors, stay away from windows and doors. Do not use corded telephones, except […]
Downed Power Lines
In the aftermath of a major storm, be aware of hazards presented by downed power lines. Downed power lines can carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or even death. If you come across a low or fallen line, adhere to the following safety tips: If you see a downed power line, move away […]
