Key insights

• ⚡️ Electricity causes approximately 51,000 electrical home fires annually in the US, resulting in nearly 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries.
• ⚡️ Nearly 400 Americans die from electrocution each year.
• ⚡️ Turn off light switches before changing out dead light bulbs, Keep cords untangled, and Place drinks away from game consoles and other electronic devices.
• ⚡️ Be cautious with electrical outlets and appliances, Avoid using electrical appliances when wet or near water, Do not overload sockets with plugs.
• 🔥 Signs of an overloaded circuit and importance of safety awareness both at home and outside.
• ⚠️ Transformers are not robots, but green power boxes in neighborhoods, Do not swim during a thunderstorm, Avoid flying objects near power lines, including kites and drones, Do not climb utility poles or trees near them to avoid electric shock.

Q&A

• How can electric shock be avoided during thunderstorms?

  To avoid electric shock during thunderstorms, it's important to stay away from transformers and power lines. Additionally, risky activities such as swimming, flying objects near power lines, and climbing utility poles or trees near them should be avoided.

• What are the signs of an overloaded circuit?

  Signs of an overloaded circuit include warm or discolored wall plates, burning odor, audible cracking, sizzling, and buzzing sounds. It's vital to prioritize safety awareness both at home and outside to prevent incidents.

• What precautions should be taken with electrical outlets and appliances?

  It's important to be cautious with electrical outlets and appliances, especially when wet or near water. It's also crucial to avoid overloading sockets with plugs.

• What are some tips for preventing shock injuries at home?

  Some tips for preventing shock injuries at home include: turning off light switches before changing bulbs, keeping cords untangled, and placing drinks away from game consoles and other electronic devices.

• How many Americans die from electrocution each year?

  Nearly 400 Americans die from electrocution each year.

• How many electrical home fires occur annually in the US?

  Approximately 51,000 electrical home fires happen annually in the US, resulting in nearly 500 deaths and around 1,400 injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• 00:07 ⚡️ Electricity is a powerful tool but can be dangerous, causing thousands of home fires and injuries each year.
• 00:32 Nearly 400 Americans die from electrocution each year. Follow these do's and don'ts to prevent most major shock incidences.
• 00:49 Tips for preventing shock injuries at home: turn off light switches before changing bulbs, keep cords untangled, and place drinks away from game consoles.
• 01:08 Be cautious with electrical outlets and appliances, especially when wet or near water. Avoid overloading sockets with plugs.
• 01:36 🔥 Signs of an overloaded circuit and importance of safety awareness both at home and outside.
• 01:58 ⚠️ Stay away from transformers and power lines, and avoid risky activities during thunderstorms to avoid electric shock.