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Home Safety & Electrical Appliances. Fire Prevention. Would you what to do if a fire started in your home? Have you practiced what to do in case of a fire? Do you have a home evacuation plan? Do you have working smoke detectors? Do you know how to check your home for potential hazards?
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Fire Prevention Would you what to do if a fire started in your home? Have you practiced what to do in case of a fire? Do you have a home evacuation plan? Do you have working smoke detectors? Do you know how to check your home for potential hazards? Are there holiday fire hazards in your house?
Fire Prevention – Electrical Appliances Click to PlayVideo: NFPA Electrical Safety PSA - 1:01m
Fire Prevention – Appliances, Cords & Outlets • Electrical Appliances – • Are they in good condition? • Do they have frayed wires? • Outlets in Kitchens & Bathrooms – Do they have GFCI or AFCI plugs? • Lamps & night-lights shouldn’t touch bedding, drapes, or other fabrics • Replace or fix appliances that spark, smell unusual or overheat
Fire Prevention – Plugs & Extension Cords Don’t overload plugs Don’t link more than 3 strands of Christmas lights together Use UL tested heavy duty extension cords with a 3-prong plug Don’t run cords under carpets or rugs Use light bulbs with the recommended wattage in light fixtures and lamps