Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.

Key Points

• This resolution officially names May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month. The goal is to teach people how to spot and fix electrical dangers in their homes, schools, and jobs.
• It points out that electrical failures cause nearly 400 deaths and 1.4 billion dollars in property damage every year. It also notes that over 2,000 children are treated for injuries from wall outlets annually.
• The resolution encourages people to use safety technology like smoke alarms and special power outlets. It also supports the work of non-profit groups that provide safety education to the public.

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