Find hazards with electrical safety checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during the winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.
• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.
• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.
• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.
• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO Damaged cords can expose wires and cause a shock or fire hazard.
• Are cords pinched by furniture or windows or pierced by staples or nails? YES Damaging a cord’s insulation can cause a shock or fire hazard.
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• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.
• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.
• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check circuit breakers for AFCI label.
Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI
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Merry Christmas!
Heading out of town for the holidays? Be sure you unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet — even when they’re not in use. — energystar.gov
Our offices will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 2425 and New Year’s Day on Jan. 1. In case of an outage, call 870-895-3221.
DAILY HIGHS & LOWS — OCTOBER 2018 Average Daily High: 70.76° compared to 75.2° in 2017
TEMPERATURE
Average Daily Low: 48.1° compared to 46.4° in 2017 Total Rainfall Amount: 5.64” compared to 1.46” in 2017 Warmest Day: Oct. 5, 91.6° at 3 p.m. Coolest Day: Oct. 21, 30.7° at 8 a.m.
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