We’re Moving…Temporarily!

Starting Monday, September 15, 2025, our Wewahitchka office will be located in a temporary location (637 Highway 22) while our new headquarters office is constructed. We look forward to continuing to serve you during this transition. Thank you for your patience and support as we build a new, improved space...
637 Highway 22 Wewahitchka, FL 32465

Safety Checklist

Take an electrical safety tour of your home using this checklist:

Outlets

  • Check for loose-fitting plugs which can overheat
  • Replace missing or broken wall plates
  • Make sure there are safety covers on unused outlets within a child’s reach

Plugs

  • Plugs must fit outlets
  • Never remove the third prong
  • Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn’t fit
  • Plugs should fit securely into outlets

Appliances

If an appliance repeatedly blows a fuse, trips a circuit breaker, or if it has given you a shock, unplug it and have it repaired or replaced.

Extension Cords

  • Check to see that cords are not overloaded
  • Use on a temporary basis only
  • Make sure extension cords have safety closures to prevent young children from shock hazards and mouth burn injuries

Cords

  • Make sure no cords are cracked or frayed
  • Keep out of traffic areas
  • Do not nail or staple to wall, baseboard, or any other object
  • Do not place under carpets or rest furniture on them

Light Bulbs

  • Check the wattage of all bulbs to make sure they are correct for the size of the fixture
  • Replace bulbs that have higher wattage than recommended
  • Make sure bulbs are screwed in securely – loose bulbs can overheat

Circuit Breaker / Fuses

  • Should be the correct size and current rating for their circuit; if you do not know the correct size, have an electrician identify and label the size to be used
  • Always replace a fuse with the same correct size fuse

Entertainment / Computer Equipment

  • Check to see that the equipment is in good condition and working properly
  • Look for cracks or damage in wiring, plugs, and connectors
  • Use surge protector bearing the seal of a nationally recognized certification agency

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

GFCIs can help prevent electrocution. When a GFCI senses current leakage in an electrical circuit, it assumes a ground fault has occurred and interrupts power fast enough to help prevent serious injury from shock. Test GFCIs monthly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Water & Electricity

  • If an appliance has gotten wet, don’t use it until it’s been checked by a qualified repairperson
  • Don’t leave plugged-in appliances where they might come into contact with water
  • If a plugged-in appliance falls into water, never reach in to pull it out, even if it’s turned off – unplug it first