11 tips to prevent electrical hazards in the basement and outdoors

Published On: 05.18.23 |

By: Lane Jennings Proctor

Before you dig or excavate, be sure to call Alabama 811 or 800-292-8525 to ensure you don't make contact with any buried utility lines. (Alabama News Center file)

The main living spaces of a home can be places where people most frequently come into contact with electricity. But avoiding electrical hazards is equally important in basements or outdoors. Alabama Power offers these tips during National Electrical Safety Month this May.

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Label your breaker box correctly, so anyone can access the right breaker during a potential emergency. (Getty Images)

To learn more about how to avoid electrical hazards and keep your family and home safe, check out Alabama Power's entire safety section.