Indoor Safety

Whether you are playing inside or outside, in the water or on the land, there are a number of hazards surrounding you that you've probably never even noticed before. Follow these safety tips and you'll be sure to have fun and play it safe.

• Don't touch electrical cords that are broken or have wires showing.
• Don't play with (or bite) electrical cords.
• Don't stick fingers, money, toys, or any other objects into light sockets, appliances or electrical outlets.
• Don't plug all of your toys and electronics into one outlet - overloading it can be dangerous. Also, make sure your hands are dry when you are playing with toys and games that need to be plugged in.
• Don't pull on cords to unplug appliances. Hold on to the plug itself - yes, it's more work, but it will keep you safe and make the item last longer.
• Always turn off a light before replacing the bulb.
• Don't use water to put out an electrical fire; use baking soda or a chemical fire extinguisher. If you can do it safely, unplug the item that is on fire first.

Be Prepared for Power Outages

• Keep several flashlights around the house.
• Always have extra batteries on hand, and make sure they are fresh. Candles and matches must be used with extreme care and should never be left unattended.
• Own a battery-powered radio to hear news bulletins.
• Keep bottled water on hand.
• Keep canned and other non-perishable foods available.
• Own a manual can opener.

What should you and your parents do when there is a power outage? Check out our power outage guidelines and storm safety tips to ensure that you are well prepared for any unexpected outage to your power