Homeowners are plugging in more electronics and appliances than ever before. Older buildings typically have fewer outlets than newer construction, and many people use extension cords to access electricity in an area without available outlets. Overloaded extension cords, however, can…
NYC Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommend that every household maintain an emergency supply kit stocked with food, water, and other basic supplies needed to survive for several days without outside help. Most of the supplies…
The end of summer brings plenty of excitement as students get ready for fall classes and activities. But the return to school can also bring increased anxiety for students, their parents, and other drivers sharing the road. In addition to…
Because May is National Electrical Safety Month, this is a good time to review electrical safety. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is a crane contacting an overhead line or a toddler sticking a fork into an electrical socket.…