#Decorating the home for the #holidays is one of the season's most cherished #traditions. However, overdoing decorations and #overloading #electrical outlets can have disastrous consequences. Learn more: esfi.org/resource/esfi-…

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Do you have a #natural #Christmas #tree? Water it! Dried out trees are a fire danger. youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJ0k6… #HolidaySafety #ChristmasTree #Fire

According to the NFPA , U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 230 #home #fires that start with #Christmastree each year. Prevent these incidents with ESFI's tips: ow.ly/EKQ830mDcyU #Christmas #HolidaySafety

'Tis the #season for our #holiday themed #TuesdayTips! Always keep decorations a safe distance away from any open flames or heat sources. Visit holidaysafety.org for more Holiday Safety resources!

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Remember to inspect all #decorations to ensure they do not have any frayed or pinched wires and discard any worn decorations. Learn more: esfi.org/resource/holid… #Christmas

It's almost# January which means you should be removing your #electrical #holiday #decorations and storing them in a safe place. Learn more: esfi.org/resource/wrapp…

Not all chargers are what they seem. An investigation conducted by Electrical Safety First found that 98% of #counterfeit chargers purchased from sites like Amazon and eBay had safety issues that could cause electric shock or start a fire. ow.ly/NgZS30mDcYt

Did you know? 2/3 fire deaths occur in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. Learn more: esfi.org/resource/smoke…

The #winter months hold the highest risk for #carbonmonoxide #poisoning. Make sure your home has carbon monoxide alarms to protect your family from the "silent killer." ow.ly/oBPX30mYJ4W

As the world becomes interconnected, more and more areas of our lives will soon be powered by #electricity. But it isn’t until we lose power that we realize just how much we take electricity for granted. Learn more about the #NEC before disaster strikes: youtu.be/BgyJGk3mLRY

Is your home up to the latest National Electrical Code? The #NEC is designed to keep your home and your loved ones safe, but it's only enforced with new construction. Learn more: youtu.be/7meRLc7h5o0

Did you know that routine maintenance is important for electrical systems? We went for annual maintenance with no issues reported. This could have been disastrous! Contact us to schedule your evaluation at 618.993.HELP (3457) or book online at ServiceDetectives.com!

#Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home #fires in the United States. Keep your home safe and warm this winter with some helpful tips from ESFI: ow.ly/vNtF50jYAOD ow.ly/vNtF50jYAODfea…

Tuesday Tip: Consider installing tamper resistant receptacles in your home if you regularly have young visitors. Learn more: bit.ly/1j7LUKl

Check out our video that breaks down the different kinds of specialized electrical outlets. Does your home need an outlet upgrade? youtube.com/watch?v=Hj91JO…

With winter in full swing, the threat of storms causing downed power lines is high. Know what to do if your car comes in contact with a power line: esfi.org/resource/downe…