Submerged Electrical Equipment Sample Press Release
City, State— [Insert Company/Organization Name]is teaming up with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to help reduce electrocutions, injuries, and electrical fires by educating consumers and contractors on when to replace or recondition submerged electrical equipment.
After a severe storm, power outages can last for days or weeks, so that when power is finally restored, customers might beanxious to use electrical appliances and equipment again. It is essential to the storm recovery process that property owners are forewarned not to use any electrical equipment that has been in contact with water.
“Water and electricity do not mix,” said[Inset Company/Organization contact]. “If water entered your property at any time, contact a qualified electrician to evaluate your electrical equipment prior to reenergizing.”
Ocean water and salt spray can be particularly damaging to electrical equipment due to the corrosive and conductive nature of the salt water residue.Flood waters may be contaminated with chemicals, sewage, oil, and other debris that can further damage electrical equipment. Simply letting submerged equipment dry out is insufficient. Flood waters can cause permanent damage to your devices that could later cause electric shock or begin a fire.
“Recovering from a natural disaster takes significant time and funding,” said ESFI President Brett Brenner. “It’s when this delicate process is rushed that irreversible accidents occur.”
ESFI’s new “Rebuilding and Renovating Safely” Toolkit provides consumers and contractors witha quick reference for when to replace versus recondition water damaged electrical equipment, along with tips on how to avoid counterfeit electrical goods, and a series of important points highlighting why you should only hire qualified electricians to perform electrical work.
[Insert Company/Organization Name]is here to offer its assistance and services to get you your home or business back up and running safely.Ensure the safety of your customers or family by recovering, rebuilding, and renovating properly with ESFI’s tips. Learn more at
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About ESFI:
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit