Safety Tips

Electric power gives us light and warmth, but without safety precautions, it can also be dangerous.

Follow these simple precautions to help insure you and your family's safety:

Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on all electrical devices.
Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
In homes with small children, electrical outlets should have plastic safety covers. New 2008 National Electric Code (NEC) now requires tamper resistant outlets in new homes
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle outlet.
Avoid overloading outlets. Consider plugging only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
If outlets or switches feel warm, shut off the circuit and have them checked by an electrician.
Place lamps on level surfaces, away from things that can burn and use bulbs that match the lamp's recommended wattage.
Never touch anything electrical when you have wet hands.
Don’t use electrical appliances such as hair dryers or radios in a wet place or near water.
If power is lost during a storm, turn off or unplug electrical appliances so that there’s not a power surge when the electricity comes back on.
If there’s flooding, watch out for water around electrical items, and never use appliances if they’re wet.