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Heavy rains often cause flooding in lowland areas, homes and basements. Safe Electricity reminds everyone to be alert to electrical equipment that could be energized and in contact with water, along with other potential hazards that create a serious danger of electric shock. Cleaning up and using water-damaged appliances also carries safety risks. Find out what safety measures to keep in mind.
Think Before You Step
Power Line Safety After the Storm
Tornadoes can happen any time of the year. Everyone must be cautious of potential hazards they could encounter during storm clean up and recovery. When you see power lines on the ground following a storm, stay away, warn others to stay away and contact 911 and the electric utility. Lines do not have to be arcing or sparking to be live. Any utility wire, including telephone or cable lines sagging or down, could be in contact with an energized power line making them also very dangerous, so stay away from all of them.
Know How to Stay Safe
Our homes are a lot like us. They age just like we do. They begin to creak and moan. They begin to show their age. They, like us, have aging systems—some that can be seen and some that cannot. Just as we need to get checkups from time to time, our homes also need checkups. The start of a new year is great time to have an electrician give your home a checkup.
Keep Your Home Safe from Electrical Fires!
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