Weather-Related Deaths and Injuries
Events 289,919: total number of weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between 2013 and 2017 The total number of events increased by 7.6% between 2013 and 2017 Deaths 2,776: total number of weather event deaths reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between 2013 and 2017 Direct and indirect deaths from weather […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Cute as a Button…but Beware! Each year, nearly 3,500 people of all ages in the United States unintentionally swallow button batteries, also known as watch or coin batteries, used to power many electronics including toys, decorations, and remote controls. 56,667 people, including children, were hospitalized for battery ingestion related injuries between 1993 and 2013. All […]
Seasonal Safety
Each season of the year brings with it changes in the weather and our lifestyles. Warmer weather during the spring and summer months coaxes many people outside to participate in activities like swimming, boating, and gardening. The cooler temperatures of fall and winter, on the other hand, encourage many people to cozy up indoors. […]
Electrical Safety Precautions During Disasters Brochure
This brochure outlines key safety precautions for consumers to beware of electrical sangers associated with power outages, floods, and severe storms when dealing with electricity during and after storms and other natural disasters. Available in English and Spanish.
Electrical Safety Precautions During Disasters Brochure (Spanish)
This brochure outlines key safety precautions for consumers to beware of electrical sangers associated with power outages, floods, and severe storms when dealing with electricity during and after storms and other natural disasters. Available in English and Spanish.
Pool and Spa Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that since 1990, there have been 60 electrocutions and nearly 50 serious electrical shocks involving electrical hazards in and around swimming pools. Pool and Spa Safety Tips All outdoor receptacles should be covered to keep them dry. This is especially important around pools, spas and other summer water activities. […]
Air Conditioner and Fan Safety
Hot weather brings increased use of air conditioners. Contact with electric current from air conditioners accounts for a significant number of electrocutions and electrical injuries each year. ESFI recommends that you always contact a qualified, licensed electrician to perform any electrical work in your home, including the installation and services of air conditioning and other […]
Heating Pads and Electric Blankets Safety
Heating pads and electric blankets cause almost 500 fires each year. Almost all of these fires involve electric blankets that are more than ten years old. There are two types of personal heating appliances, heating pads that are placed directly on the mattress and electric blankets. They are not meant to be used interchangeably or […]
Holiday Gift Guide: For a Loved One with an Older Home
Perhaps one of the most challenging traditions of the holiday season is making a shopping list and checking it twice. To help alleviate gift-giving stress, ESFI suggests that you consider gifting home safety devices to your loved ones this year. These unique gift ideas go beyond the traditional, providing the added gift of safety to […]