Don't Overload Your Home!

MCFRS has responded to several fires recently that were caused by some sort of electrical malfunction.

In many older homes, the capacity of the wiring system has not kept pace with today's modern appliances. Overloaded electrical systems create fire hazards. Our partners in safety at the Electrical Safety Foundation International have a few tips that we would like to share as part of our 101 Days of Summer Safety.  Please take a moment to view and take preventive action if need be.

Accessible version here on ESFI site

Avoid the 12 Dangers of Christmas

From our friends at the Electrical Safety Foundation International.  Please take a moment to view and take preventive action if need be.    

1. Do not use electronic near water
2. Never sleep with electronics under your pillow
3. Keep batteries safely stored in their packaging they can be deadly if swallowed
4. Do not leave space heaters unattended when in use
5. Keep decorations at least 3 feet away from any open flame
6. Never play with fire
7. Do not run cords under carpets, rugs, furniture, or out of windows
8. Do not overload outlets
9. Sometimes less is more be careful not to over decorate
10. Always turn off decorations when you’re sleeping or leaving your home
11. Inspect all decorations and discard any that are damaged or worn
12. Keep your natural Christmas tree hydrated and water it daily