Canton Township issues holiday electrical safety reminders
Summary
A speaker provided basic holiday electrical safety guidance including avoiding overloaded outlets, using UL/ETL‑tested products and outdoor cords, inspecting lights for damage, following manufacturer limits on strands, and keeping real trees watered.
A speaker identified only in the transcript provided a series of holiday electrical safety reminders, urging residents to avoid overloading outlets or power strips and not to connect too many holiday lights or devices into a single wall plug.
The speaker recommended using UL or ETL‑tested products, using outdoor‑rated power cords for outdoor decorations, and inspecting lights for frayed cords, cracked wires or loose bulbs. They advised following manufacturers' guidance on how many strands may be connected together. For households with real Christmas trees, the speaker said keeping the tree well watered helps prevent drying near lights.
