Electrical Outlet Safety
Electrical outlets do fail. Take these steps for when an outlet sparks, makes popping sounds & poses risks of electric shocks & fires.
The US Fire Administration notes that of the 24,000 electrical fires that were reported from 2014-2016, 12 percent of them were caused by electrical outlets, leading to approximately 850 injuries, 310 deaths and $871 million in property damage. It’s time to get better about electrical outlet safety for our loved ones and for the homes we build and share.
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Article Written By: John Williamson
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