Don’t Become a Statistic! Approximately 200-500 people die annually in the US from home electrical accidents, including direct electrocutions and fire-related deaths. Household electrical malfunctions cause over 46,000 fires, resulting in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in property damage each year.
Key home electrical safety statistics include:
- Electrocutions: While nearly 800 people died annually before modern safety standards, less than 200 people now die annually from household electrocutions.
- Electric Fires: Electrical failures or malfunctions cause around 390–500 deaths, 1,300–4,000 injuries, and an average of 46,700–51,000 home fires annually.
- Trends: Residential fire deaths related to electrical malfunctions decreased by 19% between 2014 and 2023, based on data from the USFA FEMA.
- Risk Factors: Electrical hazards cause over $1.3–$4 billion in damages, and 30% of electrical fires
Don’t Become a Statistic! At Gates Electric we take the safety of your home’s electrical grid as our main priority. When preforming any home maintenance always keep in mind the danger electricity poses to you and your loved ones. Electricity Safety is often overlooked until its too late. A well maintained electrical set-up is essential to the piece of mind and confidence. No matter what the spring weather throws at you Gates will be there when you need them. From emergency calls, system maintenance or Generac installation or servicing; we have you covered. Click here to learn more about us.