(From the Adult Caregivers Group)
Each year, fires occurring during the holidays injure 2600 people and cause more than $930 million in damages. Keep yourself and those you love safe over the holidays. Review these tips for using electrical products safely during the holidays according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
*Before decorating, read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions concerning installation and maintenance of all decorative electrical products.
*Use lights and other electrical decorations certified by a recognized, independent testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
*Use lights labeled for outdoor use only outdoors.
*Inspect cords and wires; cracked, frayed, or bare wires may cause electrical shock or start a fire.
*Do not mount or support light strings in a way that might damage the
cord’s insulation. Never nail or staple light strings or extension cords.
*Unplug any decorations before replacing lights bulbs or fuses.
*Never connect more than three light strings together. Strings with screw-in bulbs should have no more than 50 bulbs connected together.
*Do not overload extension cords.
*Keep all extension cords and light strings clear of snow and standing water.
*Use caution when decorating near power lines, especially if using a ladder.
*Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
*Do not allow children or pets to play with electric decorations.
*Turn off al decorations before leaving home or going to bed.
*Plug outdoor lights and decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
*Make sure all of your smoke and fire detectors have fresh batteries!
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, December 17th at 3 p.m. If you have any questions or need assistance before our next meeting, call the church office at 724-465-2015.
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