As you decorate for the festive holiday season, keep your home and loved ones safe by following these electrical safety tips.
Holi-Dos
- Do discard worn out or damaged power cords, lights and decorations.
- Do use indoor lights and decorations inside only.
- Do water your live tree daily.
- Do keep candles on solid, steady surfaces and away from flammable items.
- Do watch out for overhead power lines when decorating the exterior of your house.
Holi-Don’ts
- Don’t overload outlets or power strips.
- Don’t leave decorations and lights on all night or when you are away from home.
- Don’t keep a tree if the needles are brown or have fallen.
- Don’t string multiple extension cords together.
- Don’t run extension cords under rugs or furniture.