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4/29/2013 (Permalink)

Don't get smoked

A recent report from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) shows home electrical fires claim the lives of 280 Americans each year and injure 1,000 more. Many electrical fires in the home or workplace are caused by overloaded circuits and extension cords.

December and January are the peak months for electrical fires. The USFA says fires occur more often in these months due to the increased time spent indoors, which also increases the use of lighting, heating and appliances.

Many electrical fires can be avoided if basic safety precautions are taken. Review the safety tips below to reduce your risk of an electrical fire.

Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring.

Frayed wires can cause fires.

Replace any electrical tool or appliance if it overheats, shorts out, causes even small electrical shocks or gives off smoke or sparks.

If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.

Following these simple safety rules should help keep your home or business safe from an electrical fire. In the unfortunate event that an electrical fire does happen, call SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and we'll make it "Like it never even happened."

Servpro of Virginia Beach
757-431-1400

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