Remember Electrical Safety During Halloween and Holiday Decorating

Stay Safe and Festive During the Holidays

One of the great things about the holidays is decorating. Halloween, Christmas, and more become a time for festive decorations that set the holiday spirit. However, one of the pitfalls of decorating for any holiday has always been electrical hazards. When more electric decor and lighting are used around the home, the chance of something going wrong increases. To stay safe from electrical emergencies and keep problems at bay, follow advice about electrical safety. 

Inspect All Decorations 

A good rule to follow in any season is to inspect all decorations as they are pulled out of storage. Most people store things in environments that aren’t temperature-controlled. This can make wire and insulation brittle, potentially causing damage as the decorations are being unpacked. 

In addition to poor storage, decorations used every year can become damaged or degrade over time. All these things can create an unsafe situation as damaged wiring, bulbs, and other things can increase the fire risk. Inspecting decorations and lights only takes a few moments. Don’t let the holidays lose their festive feel by allowing electrical emergencies due to carelessness. When checking decorations, look for things like damaged wiring, cords, bulbs, and more. 

Plan Ahead 

Planning is helpful when decorating for any holiday. A problem people can encounter is overloading circuits. Overloaded circuits occur when too much power is required from one outlet or circuit. In such cases, breakers will trip, causing power to be lost to the entire circuit. When planning, learn which outlets are on particular circuits and plan to put decorations on different circuits to spread the electrical load. 

When it comes to outdoor decorations, electrical safety is key. Only use decorations outdoors if they are made and rated for outdoor use. Additionally, make sure outdoor GFCI outlets protect all outdoor lighting and electric decorations. This means not running extension cords outside from indoors.  

Implement a Good Nighttime Routine 

Lighting is an important part of decorating, but it can also be a hazard. One of the things that can raise the risk is leaving the electric decor and lights on constantly. To prevent overuse, get in the habit of turning them off before bed or put them on a timer. 

Candles are also a popular part of decorating and creating lighting during the holidays. While they aren’t electrical, it still bears repeating that candles should not be left burning unattended or overnight. So, before bedtime or before leaving the house, extinguish all candles to prevent the risk of a fire. 

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