Sparking Home and Electrical Protection during National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
20 Junio 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company,
highlights how homeowners can prepare their home for severe weather
this summer season.
As part of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week taking place
June 23-29, home and business electrical services provider Mr.
Electric®, a Neighborly® company, will be bringing awareness to the
importance of electrical safety around the home and highlighting
key lightning safety tips.
With the arrival of the summer season, the likelihood of thunder
and lightning storms increases, making the protection of homes and
the electrical equipment in it a top priority. Mr. Electric is
reminding homeowners to take precautions ahead of time to help
prevent the risks posed by lightning strikes, including:
- Unplugging electrical items when not in use during storms
- Checking batteries and connections in smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors
- Purchasing a backup generator to keep appliances running in
case of severe weather
- Installing a whole-house surge protector to shield electrical
systems from power surge damage
- Scheduling an electrical safety inspection for signs of
deterioration and to ensure all electrical wires, systems, and
components meet legal safety standards
“Each year, lightning strikes pose a significant threat to
homeowners and their electrical systems. According to Mr. Electric
survey data, only 23% of surveyed U.S. homeowners have a backup
generator,” says Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. “We
want to encourage homeowners to take preventative measures against
severe weather before a storm hits and remind them of different
ways to stay safe following a storm."
To learn more about Mr. Electric and Lightning Safety Awareness
Week, visit https://mrelectric.com/lightningawareness or contact
your local Mr. Electric with any electric or lightning safety needs
and concerns.
About Mr. Electric
®, a Neighborly company
Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is the leading electrical
installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior
service in the United States and Canada. Mr. Electric® franchisees
provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers
at more than 200 locations worldwide. Established in 1994, Mr.
Electric® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services
company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively
serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on
repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Through
Neighborly.com and the Neighborly mobile app, Neighborly connects
consumers to local service providers that meet rigorous franchisor
standards across 18 service categories. Neighborly® brands are
found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more
information about Mr. Electric®, visit MrElectric.com.
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