Generadores de Emergencia – Video Short
Los generadores de emergencia son un gran opcion para suministrar energia de respaldo durante los bajones de tension o los apagones. No obstante el uso y la instalacion inadecuados de los generadores. Pueden provocar una intoxicacion for monoxido de carbon. Por lo tando, debes mantener los generadores a una distancia minima de 20 pies de […]
Fallas Electricas y Los Accidentes en la Concia – Video Short
Las fallas electricas y los accidentes en la cocina son las principales causas de los incendios domesticos. Durante el invierno, los incendios domesticos causados por accidentes cin la calefaccion tambien aumentan. Para evitar un incendio, rercuerda onservar, escuchar, y mantenerse alerta. Nunca dejes desatendida una estufa o un aparato de cocina encendido. Nunca utilices la […]
Candle Safety – Video Short
Candles can cause home fires. Keep candles away from anything that can catch fire, blow them out when you leave the room and keep them away from pets.
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.
Evitar Incendio en la Cocina
Las cocinas o estufas causan 62% de los incendios domésticos. Para evitar un incendio, asegúrate de mantener todo lo que pueda prender fuego lejos de la estufa. No salgas nunca de la cocina mientras estes cocinando y verifica siempre que todo esta apagado cuando termines de cocinar.
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.
Outdoor Decoration Safety – Video Short
An estimated 860 home fires are caused by holiday decorations and another 210 home fires are caused by Christmas trees. Make sure all extension cords and decorations are rated for proper use. Outdoor lights should be plugged into GFCI protected outlets. Always inspect your lights and other decorations before use. Always turn off indoor and […]
Space Heater Safety – Video Short
Space heaters can cause fires, be sure to turn them off when leaving the room and never use them with an extension cord. Always keep them at least 3 feet away from anything that can cause fires.
Extension Cord Safety Tips
Not enough cord for your lamp or radio to reach the nearest outlet? Just plowing through the junk drawer for an extension cord? This may not be a good idea. Extension cords can be very helpful in delivering power right where we need it. However, regardless of the gauge or rating of the cord, an […]
Home Emergency Disconnects
The codes and standards established by the National Fire Protection Association are the underlying systems that keep our homes and communities safe. The National Electrical Code, which is updated every three years, provides the minimum standard for safe electrical installations. Code Approved Emergency Disconnects Service Disconnect Meter Disconnect Listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on […]
Look Listen Learn
Fire Prevention Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Look, Listen, and Learn how you can prevent deadly fires. Look Top three causes for home fires: Cooking Equipment Cooking accounts for 47% of fires, and […]
ESFI Fire Safety Brochure
Electrical Safety You can prevent electrical accidents in your home Follow this advice: Have your home inspected by a licensed electrician every 10 years; sooner if you experience electrical problems Know electrical system danger signs, such as flickering lights, blown fuses, and warm or discolored wall plates Electrical circuit safety: Don’t overload your electrical circuits. […]
