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When you Create Your Holiday Light Display…make sure you do it safely!

Check out these Simple Tips from Arbella Insurance, to prevent electrical fires and keep your holidays Healthy and Safe!

–Consider Upgrading Your Home’s Wiring, installing (AFCI) Circuit Breakers
–Plug Only One Heat-producing appliance into an outlet at a time (like a coffee maker, toaster, etc.)
–Make sure Hands are Dry before touching Electrical appliances.
–Regularly open up your fan to remove trapped lint and dust.
–Use lightbulbs that match the wattage recommended on the lamp.
–Move bedding away from light bulbs.
–Use extension cords only on a temporary basis.
–Choose the Right extension cord for your situation. (Outdoor extension cords have heavy-duty insulation to protect against weather and extreme temperatures).