Deck the Halls Safely this Holiday Season
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has issued important safety guidelines for holiday decorating to prevent electrical hazards and fire risks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations cause an average of 835 home fires annually, resulting in $14 million in property damage. The company emphasizes keeping decorations and equipment at least 10 feet from power lines, using UL-approved lights, proper inspection of decorations, and safe installation practices. Key recommendations include using GFCI outlets for outdoor lights, avoiding overloaded extension cords, and maintaining proper distance from flammable items.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha emesso importanti linee guida per la sicurezza durante le decorazioni festive al fine di prevenire rischi elettrici e incendi. Secondo la National Fire Protection Association, le decorazioni natalizie causano in media 835 incendi domestici all'anno, con danni materiali che ammontano a 14 milioni di dollari. L'azienda sottolinea l'importanza di mantenere le decorazioni e le attrezzature a una distanza di almeno 3 metri dalle linee elettriche, utilizzare luci approvate UL, ispezionare correttamente le decorazioni e adottare pratiche di installazione sicure. Le raccomandazioni chiave includono l'uso di prese GFCI per le luci esterne, evitare cavi di estensione sovraccarichi e mantenere la giusta distanza da materiali infiammabili.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha emitido importantes pautas de seguridad para la decoración navideña con el fin de prevenir riesgos eléctricos e incendios. Según la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios, las decoraciones festivas causan un promedio de 835 incendios en hogares al año, resultando en daños a la propiedad por un total de 14 millones de dólares. La empresa enfatiza la necesidad de mantener las decoraciones y equipos al menos a 3 metros de las líneas eléctricas, utilizar luces aprobadas por UL, inspeccionar adecuadamente las decoraciones y seguir prácticas de instalación seguras. Las recomendaciones clave incluyen el uso de enchufes GFCI para luces exteriores, evitar sobrecargar los cables de extensión y mantener la distancia adecuada de materiales inflamables.
퍼스트에너지 주식회사 (NYSE: FE)는 전기 위험 및 화재 위험을 예방하기 위해 휴일 장식에 대한 중요한 안전 지침을 발행했습니다. 국가 소방 보호 협회에 따르면, 휴일 장식은 매년 평균 835건의 주택 화재를 발생시키며, 이로 인해 1400만 달러의 재산 피해가 발생합니다. 회사는 장식과 장비를 전선에서 최소 3미터 떨어트려 두고, UL 승인 조명을 사용하며, 장식을 적절히 점검하고 안전한 설치 관행을 채택할 것을 강조합니다. 주요 권장 사항에는 야외 조명용 GFCI 아울렛 사용, 과부하된 연장 코드 피하기, 그리고 인화성 물질로부터 충분한 거리를 유지하는 것이 포함됩니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) a publié d'importantes directives de sécurité pour la décoration des fêtes afin de prévenir les risques électriques et d'incendie. Selon l'Association nationale de protection contre les incendies, les décorations de vacances causent en moyenne 835 incendies domestiques par an, entraînant des dommages matériels de 14 millions de dollars. L'entreprise souligne l'importance de maintenir les décorations et les équipements à au moins 3 mètres des lignes électriques, d'utiliser des lumières approuvées par UL, de vérifier correctement les décorations et de suivre des pratiques d'installation sécuritaires. Parmi les recommandations clés, on trouve l'utilisation de prises GFCI pour les lumières extérieures, éviter les rallonges surchargées et maintenir une distance adéquate par rapport aux matériaux inflammables.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) hat wichtige Sicherheitsrichtlinien für die Weihnachtsdekoration herausgegeben, um elektrische Gefahren und Brandrisiken zu verhindern. Laut der National Fire Protection Association verursachen Weihnachtsdekorationen jährlich durchschnittlich 835 Wohnungsbrände, die zu einem Sachschaden von 14 Millionen Dollar führen. Das Unternehmen betont, dass Dekorationen und Geräte mindestens 3 Meter von Stromleitungen entfernt gehalten werden sollten, UL-zugelassene Lichter verwendet werden müssen, Dekorationen ordnungsgemäß inspiziert werden sollten und sichere Installationspraktiken beachtet werden müssen. Zu den wichtigsten Empfehlungen gehören die Verwendung von GFCI-Steckdosen für Außenlichter, das Vermeiden überlasteter Verlängerungskabel und das Einhalten ausreichender Abstände zu brennbaren Materialien.
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FirstEnergy offers tips to help keep people of all ages safe from electrical hazards
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
Candy Webb, Manager of Public Safety at FirstEnergy: "By being mindful and taking a few simple precautions around your home, you can help avoid any hazards and focus on your time with friends and family during the holidays. Please make it a point to check your lights and decorations every so often to keep everything running safely and smoothly."
To help ensure the holidays are enjoyed safely, keep the following tips in mind:
- When decorating outdoors, know where all power lines are located before you start. Contact with power lines can result in serious injury or death. Keep your tools, ladder, lights and self at least 10 feet away from power lines. Be sure materials are completely within your control to maintain a safe distance.
- Never position decorations near power lines or electrical equipment, like pad-mounted transformers. If a decoration or other object contacts electrical equipment, do NOT attempt to remove it. Call 911 immediately.
- Use lights that have been approved by Underwriters Laboratory, indicating they have been inspected for potential safety hazards. Look for the "UL" mark on the tag. Red UL marks indicate the lights are safe for indoor/outdoor use, and green UL marks indicate the lights are only safe for indoor use.
- Inspect your lights before using them. Replace any that are worn, broken or have damaged sockets.
- Do not hammer tacks or nails into the electrical cord when hanging lights. Instead, use clips to safely attach lights to the house.
- Plug outdoor lights and inflatables into ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, to help prevent electric shock.
- Use heavy-duty extension cords, and only use cords outdoors if they are designated for outdoor use. Avoid overloading extension cords by using no more than three sets of standard lights per cord.
- Keep indoor lights away from curtains, furniture, carpet and any other flammable items.
- Use a timer or turn off lights before going to bed or if you are away from home.
- Keep candles away from decorations. Blow them out when you leave or go to bed. More than a third of home decoration fires are started by candles, according to the NFPA.
- Water live trees daily to ensure they stay hydrated.
- Install smoke detectors throughout your home and make sure they are working properly.
Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety to learn about FirstEnergy's "Stop. Look. Live." safety campaign to educate the public about staying safe around electricity and near power lines and equipment.
FirstEnergy also offers tips to help customers use energy wisely while decorating this holiday season: Light Up the Holidays with Energy Efficiency
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
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