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.
Holiday Light Safety – Video Short
Christmas lights should be considered temporary. Use only outdoor rated lights outdoor and make sure you plug into a GFCI outlet when using electricity outdoors. Always inspect lights for damage before use.
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 […]
Wrapping up the Holidays: Preventing Winter Fires
Nearly half of home fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. Keep your home and family safe after the holidays with these post-holiday year-end tips. 25% of holiday fires are caused by decorations Never leave holiday decorations on while sleeping or away from home 210 home fires a year are caused by […]
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an annual average of 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn […]
Home Cooking Fire Prevention Tips
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. Always unplug counter top alliances when not in use. Make sure […]
In The Right Light – Decorate Your Home Safely During The Holidays
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 860 home fires caused by holiday decorations occur each year. An additional 210 home fires are caused by Christmas trees per year. Follow these steps to ensure you decorate your home safely during the winter holidays. Make sure all extension cords and electrical decorations are marked for proper use Outdoor […]
Avoid the 12 Dangers of Christmas
Learn from the mistakes of the naughty Christmas elf as you and your loved ones celebrate the holiday season. While the holidays are a characteristically joyous time of year, they can also be hazardous if simple safety precautions aren’t followed. Learn from the mistakes of the naughty Christmas elf as you and your loved ones […]
Not all Imposters are Easy to Spot: Avoid Counterfeit Electronics
The saying, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is.” should come to mind when you find electrical products that are far below competitor prices. But electrical products are uniquely hazardous when impersonated. They have not undergone testing by an independent laboratory, likely do not comply with industry safety requirements, and since its […]
Holiday Fire Prevention: It’s the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 860 home structure fires that began with holiday decorations and an additional 210 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees according to the National Fire Protection Association. Keep decorations or any other flammable items at least 3 ft away from open flame and heat sources. […]
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
The winter holiday season is traditionally a festive and eventful time of year. Celebrations, family gatherings and visits from house guests traditionally increase in number during the season. Unfortunately, statistics show that incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30 percent of […]
