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 Shocking Statistics

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 20,900 reported home structure fires involving electrical
distribution or lighting equipment in 2005. These fires resulted in 500 civilian fire deaths, 1,100 civilian fire injuries, and $862 million in direct property damage.

Lamps, Light Fixtures, Light Bulbs

Lamps, light fixtures and light bulbs accounted for the largest share of the 2002-2005 home structure fires involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment.

Cords & Plugs

Cords and plugs accounted for the largest share of the 2002-2005 home structure fire civilian deaths involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment.

Electrical Failure or Malfunction

Some type of electrical failure or malfunction was cited as factor contributing to ignition for 73% of electrical distribution or lighting equipment home structure fires.

Prepare4 Education

"Education, the foundation of prepared people"

Prepared4 endeavors to educate the youth about preparedness and safety.

The NFPA has developed electrical lesson plans for Pre-K/Kindergarten to grade 7/8 for the purpose of teaching kids of all ages to be safe around electricity. These comprehensive lessons will fit in perfectly with teachers already using Risk Watch: Unintentional Injuries in the classroom. Technical review for the lessons was done by The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi) in addition to experts at NFPA.

Electrical Safety Tips from the National Fire Protection Association

New PSA
NFPA helps Dan Doofus get grounded in the basics of electrical safety!