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Electrical safety tips – prevent a fire in your home or business

Honolulu-As recently reported on KHON2, Honolulu Fire Department officials have responded to at least a dozen electrical-related fires in 2022 alone. IBEW Local 1186 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Damien Kim says that this is a preventable issue, and issues the following tips:

Never overload your power strip. Keep it away from flammable materials. If more outlets are needed, call a licensed Electrical Contractor and make sure that a Licensed Electrician does the work.

IBEW LOCAL 1186 Bus. Mgr/Financial Secretary Damien Kim

Keep your family and business safe by not cutting corners on who does your electrical work.