Thanksgiving Safety Tips

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. Kids love to be involved, so safety in the kitchen is important, especially with lots of activity and people at home. Follow these tips to keep your family…

Holiday Fire Safety

It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be sure to be fire smart. Did you know? The top 3 days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.…

Wrapping Up the Holiday Season

The holiday season is coming to an end.  To help keep safety a holiday tradition in your home, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is reminding you of these post-holiday tips: Holiday decorations are meant for temporary use. Leaving your decorations up for extended periods leaves wires unnecessarily exposed to the elements, which can decrease the product’s shelf…

Decorating Safely for the Holiday

Decorating is a fun, festive way to celebrate the holiday season. Travelers offers tips to help keep your family and friends safe around your decorative displays. Planning your Holiday Display Plan your display around the number and location of available outlets. Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Use lights that have been tested for safety (UL, CSA, ETL).…