Don’t let the gotchas getcha Published Jan. 26, 2007 POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- In preparation for the UCI, make sure you adhere to the following safety standards: -Plug your surge protectors directly into the wall and not each other -The old brown extension cords you use at home are prohibited. -If you have a heater, it must be the kind that automatically shuts off if accidentally tipped over. -Electric outlets must have face plates. You can get these from the help store. -Microwaves, coffee pots, copier machines, electric heaters, refrigerators, etc. should not be plugged into surge protectors; they must be plugged directly into walls. -Electrical circuit breaker panel boxes cannot have incomplete legends; everything on breaker boxes must be labeled. (Courtesy of the 43rd Airlift Wing safety office)