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TROs Receive National Media Attention |
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ESFI recently contributed electrical safety expertise and information for an article appearing in the July 2011 issue of ShopSmart Magazine. "Disasterproof Your Life," outlined the top ten lifesaving products that every home should have, but might not. Tamper Resistant Outlets (TROs) were prominently featured as the number two safety "must-have."
Launched in the Fall of 2006 by Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon Consumer Reports' celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. ShopSmart has a monthly circulation of 800,000. Click here for more information about the July 2011 issue of ShopSmart.
The editor of ShopSmart also discussed the importance of TROs during a June 14, 2011 interview on the Today Show. The Today Show is the number one national morning show and is viewed by more than 5,000,000 people every day. Click here to watch the interview.
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ESFI Awarded FY 2010 FP&S Grant |
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The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has been awarded a FY 2010 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA). This is the third consecutive FP&S grant awarded to ESFI. FP&S grants are awarded annually to support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to target high-risk populations in order to reduce injuries and prevent deaths.
ESFI will utilize the grant funds to develop a new installment of the popular Investigate with P.I. Plug safety awareness program for children in grades 3 through 5. These new fire and electrical safety materials, which will highlight hazards unique to the winter holiday season, will help children learn to identify and avoid potential hazards, establishing life-long safe practices.
The new materials will be available on ESFI's www.electrical-safety.org website beginning in November 2011. Click here for previous installments of the Investigate with P.I. Plug program.
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Prepare Now for Severe Summer Weather |
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While it might be hard to look past the sweltering heat plaguing large portions of the U.S., it's important to remember that extreme heat isn't the only weather concern during the summer months. Thunderstorms with heavy rain can develop quickly on hot, humid summer days. High winds and lightning from these storm systems can cause power outages.
More homeowners than ever before are purchasing portable generators for use during weather-related power outages. While they can be a powerful tool in an emergency, generators can also be dangerous - even deadly - if not properly installed and operated. ESFI's new Portable Generator Safety Virtual Demonstration takes the guesswork out of generator safety and is a "must-see" for any generator user.
Summer is also the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena- lightning. In the United States, an average of 55 people are reported killed each year by lightning. In addition, hundreds of people are permanently injured each year. There have been 13 lightning-related deaths already in 2011.
ESFI reminds you that there is no safe place to be outdoors when thunderstorms are in the area. If you can hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm.
Visit www.electrical-safety.org or the National Weather Service Lightning Safety website for information to help keep you safe from summer storms.
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