Deck the Halls Safely this Holiday Season
Deck the Halls Safely this Holiday Season |
[18-November-2024] |
FirstEnergy offers tips to help keep people of all ages safe from electrical hazards AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season fast approaching, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding customers to reduce electrical hazards and potential fire risks at home by following important safety tips when installing holiday lights and decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 835 home structure fires per year that begin with holiday decorations, not including Christmas trees. These fires cause an annual average of $14 million in direct property damage. Candy Webb, Manager of Public Safety at FirstEnergy: "By being mindful and taking a few simple precautions around your home, you can help avoid any hazards and focus on your time with friends and family during the holidays. Please make it a point to check your lights and decorations every so often to keep everything running safely and smoothly." To help ensure the holidays are enjoyed safely, keep the following tips in mind:
Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety to learn about FirstEnergy's "Stop. Look. Live." safety campaign to educate the public about staying safe around electricity and near power lines and equipment. FirstEnergy also offers tips to help customers use energy wisely while decorating this holiday season: Light Up the Holidays with Energy Efficiency FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deck-the-halls-safely-this-holiday-season-302308831.html SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp. | ||
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