As you prepare for holiday festivities, keep safety top of mind by following these important electrical safety reminders: 

• Whether plugging in slow cookers or strings of lights, don’t overload outlets or power strips. 
• Inspect power and extension cords — especially if you haven’t used them in a while — before plugging them in. Replace anything that’s damaged or frayed. 
• Don’t plug large appliances, electric heaters, or generators into extension cords. 
• Plug kitchen appliances and outdoor lights into ground-fault circuit interrupter (GCFI)-protected outlets. 
• Don’t place cords where they can be damaged by walking, where people can trip on them, or where damage can go unnoticed — like under rugs or on sidewalks. 
• Use LED light strings, which are more efficient and safer than incandescent bulbs because they produce less heat. 

Find more safety information at idahopower.com/safety.

Maria Willacy
Communications Specialist
mwillacy@idahopower.com
208-388-5978