Be a Safe Home – BC Hydro

Christmas safety tips: Extension cords

• Keep your extension cords away from water.
• Do not use a two pronged extension cord outdoors.
• Always use extension cords that are properly rated for the load.
• Never break off or bypass the grounding prong on a three-pronged plug.
• Worn cords can cause shocks and fires. Do not use them!
• When removing a plug from a socket, pull on the plug and not on the cord.