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D O ’ S A N D D O N ’ T S I N A N E L E C T R I C A L
E M E R G E N C Y

Electrical emergencies are terrifying and life-threatening.
Almost 17% of all residential fires are either due to electrical heating or
electrical malfunction, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries and
millions of dollars of property loss every year. Electrical emergencies
such as electrical fire spread fast and are extremely lethal. The
malfunctions such as an electrical shock are also devastating and must
be addressed quickly.
It is essential to have an electrical emergency response plan in the
building, and home and all residents must be educated and trained on
how to respond to the electrical emergencies. From calling 24 Hours
Electrician San Francisco and 911 to switching off the main electricity
cable, it is important to take appropriate steps while remaining calm
and under control.
Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts in case of an electrical emergency.

DOS
SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:
When you realize that there is an electrical emergency like an
electric shock, arc flash or short-circuiting, you should try to cut
down the electrical supply to the area. If it is in a wire that is
plugged in an electrical outlet, you should turn off the switch
and unplug the cord. If it is in the residential wiring, turn off the
circuit breaker of the whole property.

CALL EMERGENCY RESPONSE IF NEEDED
If you see sparks or electrical fire, you should
immediately call the 911 and the fire response unit. If
someone is injured due to the electrical shock or is
unresponsive, you should call emergency services.
Call 24 Hours Electrician:
If you have cut down the electricity before the problem
could get worse and there is no injury or property loss,
you should immediately call the 24-hour electrician
services in your area to come to your property and
inspect the problem.

STAY CALM AND SAFE
To cope with the electrical emergency, you should be
calm and must be in full control of yourself. You should
ensure your safety before helping anyone else if you are
not trained for such situations.
Evacuate the Building:
If you see that the fire is spreading or there are
problems with the wiring of other areas as well, you
should immediately leave the building and wait for
emergency response services outside.

DON’TS
DO NOT PANIC:
If you panic in an electrical emergency, you reduce your chances
of survival.
Do Not Touch Electrical Wire or Plug:
You should not directly touch any electrical wire or appliances
which seem to have a problem. If you touch a bare wire or plug,
you can be electrocuted.
Do Not Touch the Electrocuted Person:
If you see that a person has electrical shocks, you should not
touch that person or get close to him. The electricity will begin to
pass through you, causing electrocution to both of you.
Therefore, you should get an insulated thing such as a wooden
stick or rubber gloves before helping the person.
Do Not Switch Power on Your Own:
An electrical emergency is not a DIY situation mostly. If you are
not trained or do not have any knowledge, you should not turn
the power back on before the inspection from 24 Hours
Electrician San Francisco. You should let the electrician identify
and fix the problem before switching power back.

CONTACT: BAY ELECTRIC
ADDRESS:1288 COLUMBUS AVE. #164
SAN FRANCISCO
CA ,94133
PHONE:415-640-9849
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