Be Safe and Smart This Halloween!

These tips can save you more money on your electric bill during the spookiest time of the season.

Share these energy-saving tips with those you know and save more money on your electrical bill, today! Happy Halloween!

Graphics of Pumpkins and Cobwebs. Description: HAVE A SAFE AND SMART HALLOWEEN! This Halloween season, keep the cold (and ghosts) out with these safe and smart tips:

Graphic of bubbling cauldron, graphic of electronic jack-o-lantern, and graphic of LED light bulb. Description: DECORATE WITH SAFETY AND COST-SAVINGS IN MIND:• Never use burning candles to light jack-o'-lanterns. Instead, opt for a battery-powered light to avoid a fire hazard.The more decorations you plug in, the more you can overwhelm circuits and risk causing a power surge.• Know how much power your decorations need to operate and do not overwhelm circuits.Opt for decorations that utilize LED lights or solar power

Graphic of timer and graphic of power strip. Description: • Place decorative lights on timers and always turn them off when you sleepYou can also use motion-activated decorations to save energy!• Check lights and make sure all bulbs are working properly and are not broken• Invest in surge protectors, which protect appliances from power surges

Graphic of caulking gun and graphic of thermostat. Description: GET WINTER READY: • Sealing gaps and cracks can improve your insulation and help keep you warm Learn more cost-effective ways to protect your home from the weather. • Setting the thermostat to 68 degrees (health permitting) during the cooler months can save you up to 15% on your electricity bill

Graphic of cord plugged into outlet. Description: Here are some energy-saving tips to keep more money in your pockets: UNPLUG APPLIANCES WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING THEM! Some appliances continue to drain power even when turned off. Plugging these devices into power strips allows you to completely cut off their power. Energy-sucking appliances are:

Graphics of a Flat screen television, video game consoles, coffee makers, microwaves, toaster ovens, printers, laptops and cellphones. Description: • Living Room Appliances - Flat Screen Televisions -Video game consoles - DVD players and other electronic devices you use with the TV • Kitchen Appliances - Coffee makers - Microwaves -Toaster ovens • Office Appliances -Printers -Laptops -Cell phones

Graphic of power strip and graphic of jack-o-lantern and candy basket. Description: NOTE: Surge protectors or smart power strips are preferable. Have a safe Halloween and learn more tips to keep you and the children you know safe at kidsemergencysafety.com.