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 […]
Seguridad Durante Tormentas de Invierno – Video Short
Con la bajada de las temperaturas y las tormentas de nieve, asegúrate de esta atento a tu entorno siempre que te aventures a salir. No es raro que los vientos fuertes, las nevadas y hielo derriben postes y líneas eléctricas. Si te encuentras con una línea derribada, asegúrate de mantenerte a un mínimo de 35 […]
12 Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! This isn’t just the time of year that we eat more than usual, it’s also the time when we have the most household accidents and fires. To help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. Keep decorations at least […]
Holiday Safety Tip 7: Don’t Sleep With Your Phone in Your Bed
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 7) Remember that phones and tablets should stay on your nightstand. We all love falling asleep to the muffled crooning of Bing Crosby and Michael Bublé, but overheated electronics under pillows and blankets are dangerous. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 6: Only Use Electronics in Dry Areas
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 6) Only use electronics in dry areas. As tempting as it is, you just can’t decorate your aquarium with icicle lights. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 5: Extension Cords
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 5) Be mindful of how you are using electrical outlets. If you’re using extension cords or adapters that add receptacles, consider having a qualified electrician add more outlets to your home. Extension cords are a common cause of home fires. See all […]
Holiday Safety Tip 4: Turn Off Decorations
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 4) Always turn off your decorations when you leave your home and when you’re sleeping. Most deadly fires happen while people are asleep. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 3: Christmas Trees
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 3) If you have a natural Christmas tree water it to keep it fresh and safe. Real trees can dry up and turn into kindling in no time at all. Get rid of the tree after Christmas. Dried-out trees are a fire […]
Holiday Safety Tip 2: Decoration Cords
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 2) The best decorations are safe decorations, so when you are decorating, make sure not to run cords under rugs or furniture, out of windows, or across walkways and sidewalks. See all Twelve Holiday Safety Tips here.
Holiday Safety Tip 1: Decorate Safely
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! To help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 1) Keep decorations at least three feet away from heat sources – especially those with an open flame, like fireplaces and candles. And remember to blow out your candles when […]
Holiday Safety Tip 12: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Prevent Electrical Fires
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 12) The best gift for your family is to upgrade to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers or outlets. It is estimated that half of the electrical fires that occur every year could be prevented by AFCIs. All upgrades should be completed by a […]
Holiday Safety Tip 11: Battery Storage
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 11) Keep batteries stored safely in their packaging and out of reach of anything that might try to eat them, like small children and pets. Eating a battery can be deadly. See all 12 Holiday Safety Tips here.