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Protect your home and family from electrical hazards and fires.
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Make Electrical Safety a Business Priority

Safe work practices are vital to everyone in your business.
Disaster Safety
Weather the Storm

New and updated storm safety resources to keep homes and businesses safe during severe weather
Kids Safety
Elementary Education Resources

Curiosity is a natural part of childhood learning, but it can be extremely dangerous when it comes to electricity.
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ESFI's Programs and Initiatives

Get the latest information on National Electrical Safety Month, Fire Prevention Week and more!
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News

ESFI Awarded Prestigious FP&S Grant from DHS/FEMA 01.02.2013 Announcements,

Arlington, VA–The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has been awarded a prestigious Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management...Read More

ESFI Urges Families to Welcome Safety into Homes during Holiday Season Celebrations 12.20.2012 Announcements,

Holiday Safety, Seasonal Safety

December 20, 2012, Arlington, Va. — The winter holiday season is a festive and eventful time of year that traditionally includes increases in celebrations, family gatherings, and the presence of overnight...Read More

ESFI and NFPA Help Families Prepare for a Safe Holiday Season 11.27.2012 Announcements,

Holiday Safety, Seasonal Safety

November 27, 2012, Arlington, Va. — Thanksgiving has come and gone, marking the official start of the holiday season. As families begin observing their annual holiday traditions, the Electrical Safety...Read More

ESFI Honors John M. Grau with 2012 Outstanding Service Award 11.13.2012 Announcements,

November 13, 2012, Arlington, VA — The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named John M. Grau as the 2012 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold...Read More

ESFI Applauds Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Commitment to Electrical Safety 09.26.2012 Announcements,

September 26, 2012, Arlington, VA – The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) applauds action taken by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to preserve the arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI),...Read More

ESFI Awarded a FY2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant 08.17.2012 Announcements,

The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a FY2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management...Read More

ESFI Urges Consumers to Prevent Shock by Installing Tamper Resistant Receptacles 05.23.2012 Announcements,

May 23, 2012, Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging homeowners to help prevent the more than 2,400 instances of childhood shock or burn injuries that occur each...Read More

Tragic Accident Prompts National Warning on Electric Safety 05.14.2012 Announcements,

May 14, 2012, Arlington, VA— A 6-year-old Alabama child received severe burns after coming into contact with a transformer in a public sports complex late last month. With the end of the school year...Read More

ESFI Urges Consumers to “Be in the Know about the New" during National Electrical Safety Month 05.01.2012 Announcements,

National Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is raising awareness about potential home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety....Read More

President Obama Announces Creation of a Trade Enforcement Unit to Crack Down on Counterfeit Goods 01.25.2012 Announcements,

Counterfeit Electronics

January 25, 2012, Arlington, VA – During the 2012 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama announced the creation of a Trade Enforcement Unit that will investigate trading practices in China...Read More