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For further information, or to arrange an interview with the president of Mr. Electric® or one of our franchise owners, please contact our media department at 254-745-5085 or PR@dwyergroup.com.

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Number of Home Electrocutions Cut in Half

Each year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Mr. Electric® sponsor the month of May as National Electrical Safety Month. As part of this year’s campaign, the foundation and Mr. Electric are highlighting a safety device that has saved thousands of lives since first being introduced.

While the current National Electrical Code® requires these electrical outlets known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) be installed in all newly constructed homes, this lifesaving technology has never been added to many older homes.

Children's Safety at Risk

Childproofing your home just got a little easier for parents. The new National Electrical Code® calls for tamper resistant receptacles to be installed in all newly constructed homes which will prevent the seven children a day who need hospital treatment for burns from electrical outlets.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Mr. Electric®, as part of National Electrical Safety Month campaign in May, are highlighting tamper resistant receptacles and encouraging parents to adopt them into their homes, whether new or old.

Mr. Electric® and ESFI Teach Kids Electrical Safety

As our reliance on electricity grows, the potential for misuse of home appliances, computers and entertainment equipment means the need for electrical safety awareness for the family is far more important. Educational tools can make learning about electrical safety fun for children, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), and knowing basic electrical safety principles can help establish lifelong electrical safety habits.

Shocking? May is National Electrical Safety Month

Hazards commonly found in older homes are increasingly causing fires and fatalities in the US.

However, by taking a few simple steps and by incorporating newer technology you can protect your home from many of these dangers. Each year the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Mr. Electric® sponsor May as National Electrical Safety Month.

Protect Your Home from Fire

Every day in the U.S. 150 homes will catch fire because of electrical issues. Homeowners can take steps to prevent many of these fires each year, says the Electrical Safety Foundation International and Mr. Electric®, sponsors of May as National Electrical Safety Month.

Local Entrepreneur Announces New Business Grand Opening

(SOUTHPORT, NC – APRIL 21, 2008) Local resident and entrepreneur Jay Astoske is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of Mr. Electric® of Brunswick & New Hanover Counties.

Astoske will celebrate this new phase of his professional and personal life with a grand opening 11 AM May 1, 2008 at his office (808 N. Howe St. in Southport).

Those attending the grand opening celebration can expect refreshments and special prize drawings.

Mr. Electric® of St. John's Stresses Electrical Safety After Startling Find

(ST. JOHN’S, NL – March 24, 2008) Area electrician Gary Ryan went out on what he thought was a routine service call earlier this year. What he came back with was an oddly-burnt pencil, a grateful customer and an electrical safety lesson to be heeded by all.

National Fire Prevention Month: Family Fire Safety Tips

October is National Fire Prevention Month and Mr. Electric® is teaming-up with FireX® brand smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to help raise awareness about fire and CO safety.

More than 100 million smoke alarms in the United States are ten or more years old. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends replacing alarms (not just batteries, but the entire alarm) every ten years.

It's Scary, But Is It Safe?

(ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 24, 2007) –The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Mr. Electric© urges families to become more knowledgeable about electrical safety by offering free tips on what you can do to protect your children and home this Halloween.

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Halloween maintains its spot as one of the biggest decorating holidays of the year, second only to Christmas, with 60% of consumers planning to purchase decorations and almost half (47%) expecting to decorate their home or yard.

Local Entrepreneur Announces New Business Grand Opening

(MT. PLEASANT, MI – SEPTEMBER 25, 2007) Local resident and entrepreneur Aaron Liscomb is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of Mr.Electric® of Central Michigan.

Liscomb will celebrate this new phase of his professional and personal life with a grand opening 11 AM – 3 PM Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Mt. Pleasant Home Depot (5650 E. Pickard Road).

Those attending the grand opening celebration can expect refreshments and special prize drawings.