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Prepare a Power Outage Kit

A storm can lead to a major power outage, so having a two-week survival kit is wise. Here are contents you should consider including...

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...
Kid plugging in power cord

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...

Know What’s Below: Call Before You Dig

For your safety and for the protection of underground utility lines, always follow these steps before starting any digging project. 1. Contact MISS DIG at...

Check Your Boat, Dock, and the Neighbor’s, Too!

For water fun and safety, there are items you must legally have on your watercraft—life vests, fire extinguisher, throwable floatation device, and properly working...

Security Tips For Connected Devices

Today’s market offers a plethora of new gadgets and devices that claim to make our homes smarter, safer, and more efficient. But as with...

Tree Planting Mistakes That Cause Hazards In The Long Run

Trees beautify our neighborhoods, and when planted in the right spot, can even help lower energy bills. But the wrong tree in the wrong...

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...

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...

6 Tips For Safe Holiday Decorating

Before you hang it, inspect it Carefully inspect all electrical decorations before you use them. Cracked or damaged sockets and/or loose or exposed wires can...

Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1

Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...