DID YOU KNOW EXTENSION CORDS COULD CAUSE FIRES?

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

a full extension cord on the floor with SERVPRO logo over the top of the photo

From 2014 to 2016, an estimated 24,000 residential building electrical fires were reported to United States fire departments each year. These fires caused an estimated 310 deaths, 850 injuries, and $871 million in property loss. Being fire damage specialists we thought to provide you all with a few tips to keep you from having a home fire from extension cords.

-Never tape extension cords to floors or attach them to surfaces with staples or nails

-Never remove an extension cord's grounding pin to fit into a two-prong outlet

-Never use indoor extension cords outdoors

-Don't plug multiple cords together

-Always throw away damaged cords

-Pull the plug — not the cord — when disconnecting from the outlet

After the fire trucks are gone, your home and belongings will likely suffer from not only fire and smoke damage but also extensive water damage from firefighting efforts. SERVPRO has the specialized fire and water damage cleanup and restoration training and experience to quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition. From Fort Oglethorpe to Varnell, Cohutta to Praters Mill, or anywhere in between, we take pride in serving your neighborhood! We are a locally owned and operated franchise with employees dedicated to providing a quality customer experience! 706-866-5646