Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.
More than 3,000 people die in home fires every year. Many of these deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms.
Protect yourself, your family and firefighters by installing and maintaining smoke alarms in your home. Do your part to get out before firefighters risk their lives to come in.
Install smoke alarms both inside and outside of bedrooms and sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
Test them monthly.
Change the batteries as instructed.
A simple power strip is not enough to stop a surge from a direct hit from a lightning strike. We’ve all seen the spring skies light up with a flash of lightning and worried about the safety of our electronic components. Protect those devices with a surge protection system.
Total economic losses due to electrical hazards are estimated to exceed $4 billion annually.
