Lights! Safety! Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

ALAMEDA, CA — Decorating with Christmas lights makes the holidays festive. But you need to remember that you're dealing with electricity. Alameda Municipal Power has some tips to keep you safe —

Think About LEDs

AMP loves holiday celebrations, especially energy efficient and safe lighting displays and LED holiday lights.

Be Safe - Inspect Your Lights

In your enthusiasm to brighten your business for the holiday season, please remember to inspect all light strings for damage, fraying, cracking, or broken sockets and replace burned-out bulbs promptly.

More Holiday Safety Tips

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid overloading plugs or end-to-end connections.
• Don’t attach lights with nails or staples.
• Finally, make sure you avoid the temptation to attach lighting to any outside utility pole or streetlight. Not only can this damage AMP’s infrastructure, but in some instances, it may also be illegal.

After the Holidays

Remember to store your lights safely when you remove them.

--Announcement from AMP; Image via Shutterstock