MANITOUWADGE -- Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department is sharing some helpful holiday tips that will keep your family safe.
Fire officials on Friday are reminding residents extension cords are for temporary use.
It's important to remember overloaded outlets can overheat and cause a fire. Extension cords should be used only as a temporary connection.
Futhermore, never run cords under rugs which can damage the cord, which can be dangerous and avoid overloading a circuit with : octopus outlets."
If additional outlets or circuits are required, have them installed by a licensed electrician.