May is National Electrical Safety Month! Learn how you can keep your home safe with this special guest post from the Electrical Safety Foundation International.
One of the most devastating experiences you can ever face, short of losing a loved one, is losing your home and all of your valuable possessions. Over the last 30 years, the number of household fires has decreased by close to half. However, they are still prevalent, and adults age 65 and over are more than twice as likely as the general population to suffer from injuries due to a home fire.
Electrical failures are the leading cause of most house fires in the U.S. But there are a few simple things you can do in your home to minimize your risk. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) offers a variety of tools on the resources for older adults section of its website to help keep you safe. To start, here are three easy to do steps you can take right away:
