Safe holiday without short circuit, pull all electric plugs before leaving home


Officers extinguish the fire during a fire (imaging). Pulling all plug of electrical equipment cables can prevent a short circuit or fire leak when it stays on vacation.


Democracy. One of the things that are often ignored, but has a high potential risk, is electrical equipment that is still connected to the energy source.

The habit of leaving the plugs of installed electrical equipment cables can increase the risk of short circuit or leakage, resulting in fire. Tangngenge City BPBD head Plh said Mahdiar said they were deadly and pulled out all plugs of electrical equipment cables could prevent short circuit or leakage fire When the EID’s homeland or holiday is left.

“Prevent Short circuit Turning off and pulling all electrical equipment cables not used by power sources, “Mahdiar told Tangngeang, Wednesday (2/4/2025).

Other efforts to prevent fires by releasing gas regulators from the gas stove. Then make sure the stove is dead. “This step is to avoid a gas leak that can also cause fires,” he said.

For flood sites, residents are recommended to carry electronic devices to the floor at a higher place. So when there is a flood blow, it can be safe. “Because at the moment it is still in a warning mode associated with extreme weather conditions,” he said.

Another thing to note is to ensure that there is no water leakage so that there is no flood and more damage when it rains heavily. Check a home security system, such as fire sensor, Smart lockand cctv. Make sure the system is activated before you go home and other destruction factors have been minimized as small as possible.

Ask the neighbors to regularly check the house. Then, to avoid empty houses, also use automatic lights that light up according to morning and evening.

“Do not leave cash or jewelry at home. Save valuables on a bank or secure storage space,” Mahdiar said.



My name is Chirag Soni and I have done my master’s in journalism and mass communication at NYU in New York City, I have also been a columnist for many local newspapers with 9 years of experience.