Protect Children from Holiday Electrical Hazards PSA
The number of children injured and killed by fires more than doubles during the winter holiday months. This holiday season, ESFI recommends the following tips for keeping young children safe from additional shock and fire hazards the winter months bring.
Safeguard Your Electronics with Surge Protectors PSA
Expensive electronics such as home theater systems or computers are purchased more often during the holiday season than any other time of the year. ESFI offers the following suggestions to help guard these and other high-end appliances against damage from electrical surges this holiday season.
Select Extension Cords to Meet Your Needs PSA
During the holidays, extension cords are widely used to carry electricity to indoor and outdoor lighting and decorations. But improper use of extension cords can pose serious shock and fire hazards. ESFI recommends the following tips to ensure their safe use this holiday season.
Avoid Holiday Decorating Hazards PSA
Thousands of people visit the emergency room each year during the holidays due to injuries related to electrical decoration mishaps. When decorating for the season, ESFI recommends following these important safety tips.
Post-Holiday Safety Reminders PSA
Even after the holiday season has come and gone, many indoor and outdoor decorations remain in use. ESFI has some suggestions for wrapping up after the holidays to ensure that decorations are removed and stored properly so that they will be available for safe use next year.
Oh Christmas Tree, Much Hazards do you Bring Thee
According to the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 230 home fires that start with Christmas trees each year. Whether you’re pinning for pine, fervent for fir or even if you’re ardently artificial, Christmas tree fires can be avoided by following some simple safety tips.
Does Your Holiday Décor Put you on the Naughty or Nice List?
As you make your lists and check them twice, here’s one to help make sure your holiday celebrations are safe and nice. Naughty Connecting more than three strings of incandescent lights together Overloading outlets with decorations Using decorations with cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires or loose connections Connecting multiple extension cords […]
Candle Safety Tips
Candles start almost half of all home fires related to decorations. Minimize your risk with these candle safety tips from ESFI: Avoid using candles when possible. Consider using battery-operated candles in place of traditional candles. Never leave an open flame unattended. Keep burning candles within sight. Place lighted candles away from combustible material such as […]
Pull the Plug on Cord-Related Hazards this Holiday Season
It’s likely that when you think of cords, your main concern is hiding them from view in your holiday decorations. However, cords of all kinds need to be properly inspected, used and stored to reduce your risk of a fire. Follow these tips to help you keep cords out of sight but also safely on your mind. […]
Holiday Gift Guide: For a Loved One with Young Children
Perhaps one of the most challenging traditions of the holiday season is making a shopping list and checking it twice. To help alleviate gift-giving stress, ESFI suggests that you consider gifting home safety devices to your loved ones this year. These unique gift ideas go beyond the traditional, providing the added gift of safety to […]
Holiday Gift Guide: For any Loved One or Friend
Perhaps one of the most challenging traditions of the holiday season is making a shopping list and checking it twice. To help alleviate gift-giving stress, ESFI suggests that you consider gifting home safety devices to your loved ones this year. These unique gift ideas go beyond the traditional, providing the added gift of safety. Make […]
ESFI Holiday Gift Guide: Protecting Big Ticket Items
Big-ticket electronics, such as televisions, computers and gaming consoles, are at the top of many holiday wish lists. While safety may not be the first thing that comes to mind when shopping the holiday sales, purchasing, installing, and operating these items safely protects not only this expensive equipment, but also the entire home. Safety […]
