FIRE PREVENTION

In Your Home

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

- Wall sockets only handle two plugs safely. Don't overload circuits
by using an octopus or splitters.

- Cover outlets to prevent injury to small children.

- All sockets in wet or damp environments (washrooms or outside)
should be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters. Contact an
electrical inspector or contractor for information.

EXTENSION CORDS

- Extension cords are not designed for long-term use.

- Check regularly for frays or other wear.

- Keep cords in sight, not hidden behind furniture or under carpets.

- Always used fused power bars with surge protection for stereos
and computers.

- Never remove a plug by pulling on the cord.

ELECTRICAL PANELS

- Verify fuse amperage before replacing. Never replace with a higher
amperage as this maycause system overheating resulting in fire.

- Replace loose fuses or worn circuit panels.

- When installing a stand-by generator, contact an electrical inspector or
contractor to ensure proper installation. Improper connection may energize
lines creating safety hazards for power lineworkers or cause damage to
your generator once normal service is restored.

Outside Your Home

- If tree branches are close to your power lines, contact NB Power
or your local utility.

- Before raising ladders. always ensure that you are clear from power lines
to your house or your electrical entrance.

- Never climb or attach anything to your power pole.

- Contact NB Power or your local electrical utility before you dig or excavate
on your property..

In Your Car

- Never touch downed power lines and never touch a vehicle involved
in a accident with a power pole. Call 911 and NB Power
or your local electrical utility for help .

- If a power line has fallen on your vehicle, follow these steps:

- If your vehicle is operable, drive or back away from downed power line.

- If engine stalls, remain in your vehicle -- this is the safest place for you to be.
Ensure that onlookers remain at least 30 feet from the vehicle.

- If the vehicle catches fire and the Fire Department is not on site, jump from
the car with both feet together. Make sure that once you contact the ground you
do not touch the vehicle. You can now get away from the vehicle by hopping with
both feet together or shuffling with small steps, keeping your feet in constant
contact with the ground. Running away is not advisable, since the ground may be
energized at different potentials and bridging varying potentials can result
in severe electrical burns.

For more information on fire and electrical hazards, please contact your local
fire department or local electrical utility. Residents of New Brunswick can call
NB Power at 1-800-663-6272.