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Unfortunately, Florida is known for its hurricanes and the casualties followed by them. It is essential to be prepared and know exactly how to act around electricity when flooding happens. Here are some tips that we would recommend to use and keep in mind.

1. Never step into a flooded basement or other room if water may be in contact with electrical outlets, appliances or cords.
2. Never attempt to turn off power at the breaker box if you must stand in water to do so. If you can’t reach your breaker box safely, call your electric utility to shut off power at the meter.
3. Never use electric appliances or touch electric wires, switches or fuses when you’re wet or when you’re standing in water.
4. Keep electric tools and equipment at least 10 feet away from wet surfaces. Do not use electric yard tools if it’s raining or the ground is wet.
5. If an electrical appliance has been in contact with water, have a professional check it out before it is used. It may need to be repaired or replaced

Incandescent bulbs (including halogens) rely on a wire filament held inside a vacuum. When turned on, the filament heats and emits light. Both regular incandescent bulbs and halogen lights are great at producing instantaneous light at the flick of a switch. 

Their main problem, though, is that light is a byproduct of their filament wire heating up, so their main energy output is 90 percent heat. Not only do they consume a substantial amount of electricity, they have shorter lifespans than other types of bulbs.

The lifespan of incandescent lights is not affected by rapid switching, so there is no compelling reason not to switch off the lights when not in use. Leaving incandescent on for too long can harm your efficiency in another way, too, since their heat output adds to your home’s cooling load during the summer.

LED bulbs use semiconductors, are low wattage, put out nominal amounts of heat and resist vibration. Since LEDs produce light through electro-luminescence, frequently switching on and off has no effect on them.

Even though they only use a fraction of the energy of an incandescent bulb, you’re still saving energy by turning off the lights, so there’s no reason to leave them on when you leave the room.

The simple rule for using these in an energy-efficient home is to turn them off when you don’t need them.

As winter slowly comes up to doors it means that everybody will spend more time indoors and start using more electricity. This can be due to different reasons such as heating homes, power devices that are needed for working studying or entertainment, lighting houses up.
Little do most people know that electricity is a hidden danger. It is very important not to underestimate the power of electricity and the high risk of a potential fire.

In fact, one-third of all home structure fires stem from an electrical source, and because they tend to be difficult to identify, they are usually much more dangerous and destructive than other types of fires.
 We gathered some tips for you on what to do in case of electrical fire:

1. Cut off the electricity. If the device that is causing the electrical fire is found, and you can reach the cord and outlet safely, unplug it. 

2. Add sodium bicarbonate. If the fire is small, you may put it out by smothering it with baking soda.

3. Remove the oxygen source. It may also be put out by removing the oxygen source with clothing or a heavy blanket if the fire is small and it is safe to do so.

4. Don’t use water to put it out. Water is a natural conductor of electricity and if you throw water on an electrical fire, you can get shocked or electrocuted. Also, water may enable to fire to spread by conducting electricity throughout the room and potentially igniting flammable materials.

5. Check your fire extinguisher. Electrical fires are a Class C fire, which means that you will need an extinguisher that is appropriate for this type of fire. Most residential fire extinguishers are multi-purpose and labeled ABC, but it is crucial to verify this before using it on an electrical fire.