Flooding can occur anywhere, but water and electricity don’t mix. Because electrical hazards may linger after flood waters recede, it’s important to take precautions before, during, and after flooding...Read More
Children are curious. They crawl, they feel, they touch, they explore. But sometimes curiosity can lead to danger, such as when children tamper with an electrical receptacle. Fortunately there’s now...Read More
NFPA reported 47,700 home fires involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction in 2011. Those fires resulted in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4 billion direct property damage. However,...Read More
Message from President Barack Obama recognizing National Electrical Safety Month As we champion our annual effort to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety to homes, businesses and...Read More
Want to have your local government issue a proclamation for electrical safety month? Send them this sample proclamation.Read More
Included in the magazine are a number of topics that address home safety that will allow the public to determine the safety of their own homes. We encourage you to visit our website, wwww.esfi.org,...Read More
Homes built today are dramatically different than they were 40 years ago. Not only are they larger, but they have more amenities that can severely stress your electrical system. ESFI recommends all...Read More
When it comes to selecting electrical outlets, there are a lot of options to consider. This guide provides an overview of the common types of outlets and the level of safety protection they bring to...Read More
Copper is the preferred and predominate metal used in electrical wiring. However, due to a surge in copper prices during the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, many homes instead used aluminum wire throughout...Read More
Do you know what's inside your electrical service panel? Fuses and circuit breakers protect an overloaded electrical circuit by interrupting the flow of electricity, but there are many variations that...Read More
