Tips to avoid fires in your dorm:
- Be
cautious when using cooking appliances and space heaters. Appliances which heat use more
electricity and are more likely to cause overloads than things that don't.
- Use
common sense and be aware of warning signs. If an appliance cord is hot to
the touch, if the lights flicker or if the circuit breaker continues to
trip, these are all signs that there is likely a problem.
- Read
and follow the manufactures directions and instructions.
- If you should suspect an issue contact your resident advisor or certified service personnel.
