SWIMMING AND POOL SAFETY TIPS In warmer weather, an afternoon spent swimming in a pool or playing in the water is a great way to enjoy time with family and friends, especially for children. However, it is important for parents, caregivers and children to remember to be safe while in the water. Read more […]
HOW TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL FIRES Electricity certainly makes our lives easier, but do not take electricity’s power and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted. According to the NFPA*, electrical and lighting fires make up roughly 10% of all reported fires. These electrical fires cause an average of 470 deaths and 1100 civilian injuries […]
HOW TO PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries? Sadly, it is also the leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking caused 49 percent of reported home fires, 20 percent of reported home fire deaths and 42 percent of home fire injuries. * […]
HOW TO CREATE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN It is important to have a fire escape plan in place well before there is a fire emergency. If a fire breaks out in your home, you may only have a few minutes to get your family to safety after the smoke alarm alerts you there is […]
DO SURGE PROTECTORS PREVENT FIRES Surge protectors can help prevent fires if they are used properly and are in good working shape. However, if there is a faulty or defective unit, or if it is being used improperly, surge protectors can actually cause electrical fires. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), over […]