Senior Citizens
- Make sure your electric blanket is in good condition. Look for cracks or breaks in the wiring, plugs or connectors and look for charred spots on both sides of the blanket surfaces. Any of these conditions indicates a potential fire hazard.
- To prevent excessive heat buildup, make sure nothing covers your electric blanket, such as quilts, blankets or pets. Never "tuck in" the sides or ends of your electric blanket. The heating coils may become damaged or bent and may cause a fire.
- Fuses and circuit breakers are safety devices located on your electrical panel. Use the correct size fuse for your fuse box. Replacing a fuse with the wrong size fuse can be a fire hazard.
- Don't run electrical cords underneath rugs, carpets or furniture. Stepping on cords can damage them, creating a fire hazard.
- Appliances, such as a hairdryer, curling iron or toaster, can be potentially hazardous if left plugged in, especially during an electrical storm.
- Don't use electrical appliances near water. Remember, electricity and water don't mix
