Place a smoke alarm on every level of your home, in the halls outside of each bedroom and in each bedroom
. Regularly inspect your extension cords for fraying and never use an extension cord as permanent wiring.
. Instead of a simple extension cord, get a UL-approved unit with built-in circuit breakers.
. Routinely check your wiring. Look for outlets that don't work, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.
Never overload outlets or extension cords.
. Immediately repair appliances or lamps that sputter or spark.
. Keep appliances away from wet areas, especially in the kitchen, bathroom, basement and garage.
. If an appliance has a three-prong plug, never force it into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
. Don't let children play near electrical space heaters. Keep clothes, curtains and other flammable items at least 3 feet away from heaters.
Prepare and practice a home fire-escape plan.
. In case of a fire, crawl or stay low to the ground, beneath the smoke.
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