Stay Clear of Downed Power Lines
FOLLOW THESE TIPS FROM YOUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO STAY SAFE:
If lines fall on your vehicle, do not drive away or get out. Stay inside...
I Am Only Planting A Bush, Do I Really Need To Call 811 First?
Did you know that many utilities are buried just a few inches below ground? You can easily hit a line when digging for simple...
Portable Generator Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide and Ventilation
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a deadly poison gas you cannot see or...
Perform An Annual Safety Inspection On Your Boat And Dock To Prevent Electric Shock
For boating and water safety, there are items you must legally have on your watercraft—life vests, a fire extinguisher, throwable flotation devices, and properly...
6 Portable Generator Safety Tips
Keep it outside
NEVER run a generator indoors or in partly-enclosed areas, such as garages. Using a fan or opening doors and windows will not...
Safety During Hunting Season
Be aware of what’s behind that big buck or it might cost big bucks.
Your electric co-op’s time and money are spent every year repairing...
10 Electrical Safety Tips For Kids
When children are old enough to understand rules, then it’s a good idea to have house rules around electrical safety. Make sure that an...
How to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning
Each year 3,800 people die from drowning.
Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks and lights near marinas, shocking nearby swimmers....
Powering Up
When electricity goes out, most of us expect power will be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm causes widespread damage,...
Teach Kids Well About Electrical Safety
Electricity is a dynamic power source. We live surrounded by it, but sometimes forget how dangerous it can be. Many electrical fires, injuries and...
Chill Out! No-Cook Recipes Due by May 1
Share your favorite “Chill Out! No-Cook” recipe with us by May 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
