Outdoor Lighting Safety Tips for Shorewood?

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Will County.

Shorewood residents and business owners love to use outdoor lighting. However, electrical fires are common in the United States, so SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South offers these tips from the National Fire Protection Association for outdoor electrical work and equipment safety:

Outside Electrical Work

• Have a qualified electrician do all electrical work
• To prevent an electrical shock, make sure all your outside electrical receptacles are ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
• Have a professional tree cutting service trim any branches that might fall into electric wiring

Equipment Safety

• Use lighting and power tools that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and make sure they are made for outdoor use
• Store your electrical tools indoors
• Keep electric tools away from children
• Keep the area around your electric meter and other electrical equipment clean
• Check lighting and extension cords for damage before using. Replace any damaged cords right away
• Use extension cords that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and are marked for outdoor use.
• Extension cords are not meant for long-term use

Call Us Today!

When your Shorewood home or commercial business needs fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you. Call us today at 630-369-9710.

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