Home Safety & Electrical Appliances

Fire Prevention

Would you what to do if a fire started in your home?

Have you practiced what to do in case of a fire?

Do you have a home evacuation plan?Do you have working smoke detectors?Do you know how to check your home for

potential hazards?Are there holiday fire hazards in your house?

Fire Prevention – Electrical Appliances

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Fire Prevention – Appliances, Cords & Outlets

Electrical Appliances – Are they in good condition? Do they have frayed wires?

Outlets in Kitchens & Bathrooms – Do they have GFCI or AFCI plugs?

Lamps & night-lights shouldn’t touch bedding, drapes, or other fabrics

Replace or fix appliances that spark, smell unusual or overheat

Fire Prevention – Plugs & Extension Cords

Don’t overload plugsDon’t link more than 3

strands of Christmas lights together

Use UL tested heavy duty extension cords with a 3-prong plug

Don’t run cords under carpets or rugs

Use light bulbs with the recommended wattage in light fixtures and lamps

What Safety Concerns Do You See?