The following tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International and Touchstone Energy^® can help you use electricity safely around your home.

• Have a licensed, qualified heating technician service your furnace or heating system.
• Change heating system filters to keep air passing through.
• Replace batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Don’t use electrical appliances around wet areas like bathtubs or sinks.
• Dry your hands before using electrical appliances.
• Keep electric heaters on level surfaces and 6-8 feet from furniture, curtains and drapes.

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