Flood safety
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
Safety plays an important role when working with power tools. It's easy to get tired or distracted during a project, and hazards like faulty electrical connections can be hidden.
You can reduce your risk of injury by following these safety guidelines:
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
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