It was exciting when Ben Franklin flew his kite and key into a lightning storm, but definitely dangerous. In the century since electricity has become ubiquitous in America, it’s also much safer for us to harness and use it. But it still comes with real risk. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, home electrical fires and accidents critically injure thousands of people in the United States and cause more than $1.3 billion in property damage each year. In our modern world, you have the power to protect your family and your home from electrical accidents.