Anaheim Home Electrical Fire - Keep Your Home Safe!

7/22/2019 (Permalink)

Fire Safety within Your Home

The SERVPRO of Cerritos/Hawaiian Gardens branch has recently encountered several fire losses caused by abnormal factors. One of these includes home electrical systems.

• Facts About Home Electrical Fires

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) highlights an average of 51,000 home electrical fires occur each year. Sadly, more than 1,400 injuries occur because of these. Many of these occurrences could be prevented with a basic understanding of electrical principles. We'll focus briefly on two of these principles.

• Home Outlets and Extension Cord Safety

There are two mistakes that often get made when handling extension cords within a home. First, extension cords are not designed to be used in multiples. If multiple extension cords are plugged in together, the cord can become overheated and cause a fire hazard. In addition to extension cords, outlets are equally as important. There are different outlet specifications used for different functions. These include types like Tamper Resistant and Surge Suppression receptacles. 

Please visit the ESFI website to find information on these electrical devices and more tips on home safety!