Holiday Lighting Safety
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday rush. It's also easy to forget to put safety on your list of things to remember. At Tampa Electric, where safety is a top priority, we offer these tips to follow in and around your home:
- Make sure your holiday lights and cords are in good condition (no broken lights or frayed cords).
- Never string holiday lights on or near power lines.
- Never use indoor lights outside.
- Be sure to turn all holiday lights off before going to bed or leaving home.
- Never place electric cords under a rug or door, or around a sharp edge or corner.
- Don't overload electrical outlets.
- Make sure a reliable testing laboratory, like the Underwriter's Laboratory, has inspected your holiday wiring.
- Keep all cords away from "traffic lanes" in your home.
- Be sure to unplug children's electric toys when not in use.
- If you have a natural Christmas tree, make sure it has enough water to keep branches from drying out, which can pose a fire hazard.
