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Safety Tips

The Electrical Safety Foundation International's list of Top 10 Fire and Electrical Safety Tips.

• Avoid dangerous shocks and electrical fires by keeping liquids, including drinks, away from computers and other electrical devices.
   
• Never play with electrical cords, light sockets, or electrical outlets.
   
• Never yank on the cord to unplug an appliance – hold the plug instead.
   
• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
   
• Never leave a space heater on when you leave the room or go to sleep.
   
• Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom, and outside each sleeping area.
   
• Test smoke alarms monthly.
   
• Prepare for a fire emergency by creating a fire escape plan for your home and classroom.
   
• In case of a fire, get out first and then call 911 from a cell phone or a neighbor's house.
   
• Once you are out, stay out! Never go back inside a burning building.