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RALEIGH, N.C., April 28 // -- Electricity is a vital resource
North Carolinians depend on daily, but when used unsafely, the consequences
can be costly and lethal. According to the North Carolina Department of
Insurance, 3,250 electrical source fires caused $25.3 million worth of
damage in the state in 2004. Nationally, U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission statistics report that on average, at least one US citizen dies
every day in electrical-related fires or accidental electrocutions in their
own home. Many of these tragedies involved common and every day items such
as power outlets, appliances, power cords, power equipment and extension
cords. Sadly, most of these death and injuries were preventable.
To help reduce electric safety casualties and injuries, North
Carolinas Touchstone Energy cooperatives are observing "North Carolinas
Electric Safety Month." Throughout the month of May, the states electric
cooperatives will offer a variety of electric safety information to educate
people of all ages the dangers of electricity.
"The high reliability of electric service often leads people to take
safety for granted. These sobering statistics prove its vital to inform
people across the state about how to use electricity safely," said Suzanne
Ward, manager of public relations for North Carolina Association of
Electric Cooperatives. "Awareness is the key to electric safety. If people
are aware of the hazards present around them at home, work, at play and at
school those grim statistics can be dramatically reduced."
The following Touchstone Energy Safety Tips will help prevent
electrical related accidents:
- Read and follow the operating instructions that come with every
electrical product.
- Replace worn or frayed electrical cords.
- Remember not to overload circuits and extension cords with too many
electric appliances.
- When a fuse blows or a circuit breaker trips, learn the cause before
replacing or resetting. If you cant find out, call an electrician.
North Carolinas Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve 2.2 million
people in 93 of the states 100 counties.
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