Electrical & Appliance Safety to Prevent Home Fires

8/4/2021 (Permalink)

Home fires are preventable! The following are simple steps that each of us can take to prevent a tragedy related to electrical & appliance safety. These steps were written by our friends over at Ready.gov and we are happy to be able to share them with our community.

• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
• If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
• Immediately shut off, then professionally replace, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!