Consumers Energy Offers 10 Electric Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Consumers Energy is offering 10 electric safety tips to help Michigan residents enjoy the holiday season. "At Consumers Energy, safety is the foundation of everything we do. Our goal is for everyone to safely enjoy this special time of year filled with celebrations, family and friends. Following 10 simple electric safety tips can help ensure the holiday season is memorable for all," said Aaron Kantor, director of emergency management for Consumers Energy. Electrical fires remain one of the top causes of home fires, and factored in an estimated 45,000 to 55,000 home structure fires every year since 2000, according to the National Fire Protection Association . Nearly 500 fire-related deaths and 1,500 injuries were also reported between 2007 and 2011, as well as a total of $1.5 billion in property fire damage. Kantor recommended 10 tips to help ensure electric safety in the home: Install smoke detectors on every level of the home, and make sure at least one is located outside the...