May Is National Electrical Safety Month!

5/18/2016 (Permalink)

Don't Overload Your Home

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 home fires in the U.S. are caused by electrical failures or malfunctions each year. These fires result in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of residential fires. Help lower your risk of electrical fires by not overloading your electrical system. Visit the the Electrical Safety Foundation International website, ESFI, to learn more about electrical safety in your home.