Understand Your Breaker Box – Video Short
Your breaker box, or electrical panel, protects you against electrical shocks and fires. They trip when the electrical current exceeds safe levels. This helps protect your home against overloaded circuits. AFCIs should be installed in a breaker to detect wiring faults which protects against electrical fires. Installing a GFCI will protect against electrical shock in […]
What is a GFCI – Video Short
A ground fault circuit interrupter is a safety device that helps protect you against electric shock. You’ll find GFCIs in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor outlets; really anywhere that outlets can be exposed to water. They’re installed either as an outlet or as a circuit breaker in your electrical panel. And remember to test your […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Protect your Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Lithium-ion batteries power many portable consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and even store power in energy storage systems. In normal applications, the Li-ion batteries are safe, but if damaged or overheated, they can cause fires. Only use manufacturer-provided or authorized batteries and charging equipment. All equipment should be certified […]
Prevent Fires – Adults 65+ – Video Short
Adults over the age of 65 are at a much higher risk of causing a cooking-related house fire. Protect your loved ones by reminding them to always stay in the kitchen while cooking and to always turn off the stove or burners when finished cooking. And to never heat their home with a stove or […]
Winter Storm Safety – Video Short
As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you’re aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. It’s not uncommon for heavy winds, snow, and ice to bring down power lines and utility poles. If you come in contact with a downed power line, be sure to stay at least 35 feet back, which […]
How to Test a GFCI – Video Short
Water and electricity do not mix. Ground-fault circuit interrupters are safety devices that are installed where water and electricity are in close proximity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoors. To ensure a GFCI is working properly, it should be tested. To test, plug in a device and turn it on, press the test button […]
Smoke Alarm Safety – Video Short
Let’s talk smoke alarm safety. It’s dangerous to not have smoke alarms in your home. Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries yearly, and replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
Home Fire Safety – Video Short
Let’s talk about home fire safety. Test your smoke alarm. Turn off your space heater when unattended. Check for faulty appliance cords. Never leave cooking unattended. And don’t smoke indoors.
Avoid Extension Cord Fires – Video Short
Roughly 3,300 home fires are caused by extension cords every year. To avoid fires make sure the extension cord is rated for its proper use and it meets the power needs of the device being used. Always keep outdoor extension cords away from snow and standing water. Inspect the extension cord before use and always […]
Christmas Tree Safety – Video Short
Dried out Christmas trees can cause fires, remember to always water your tree, keep them away from open flames, turn off Christmas tree lights before going to bed or leaving your home and always throw them away when dry.
Cooking Safety – Video Short
Cooking is a leading cause of home fires. Ranges and stovetops alone cause 62% of home fires. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop, never leave your kitchen when cooking, and always double check everything is off when you’re done cooking. Never use your stove to heat your home.
Electric Blanket Safety – Video Short
Electric blankets can cause fires. Always turn them off when not using them, never use them with an extension cord, check for cracked or damaged cords.