Staying Safe In A Car Accident With A Utility Pole
Winter wonderlands are beautiful, but they can be a driving nightmare. Snow, slush, ice and wind make driving more stressful and hazardous. If you...
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...
Plant A Tree In The Right Place
Earth Day is April 22. Show the earth some love, and plant a tree. Choose the right tree for the right place and avoid future...
3 Ways To Protect Electronics From Power Surges
Power surges can cause major damage to electrical items in your home. Did you know there are ways to protect your products from electrical...
Thunderstorm Safety Tips
When thunderstorms are rolling your way, stay safe with these helpful tips from the American Red Cross:
Listen to local news or NOAA Weather...
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...
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...
Check Your Boat, Dock, and the Neighbor’s, Too
Almost one-half of Michigan is comprised of water, so its easy to see why Michigan boasts a thriving recreational industry and leads the nation...
Use Your Space Heater Safely
Many people use space heaters for winter warmth, but they can be dangerous if used improperly.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 25,000 home fires every...
How To Prevent Electric Shock Drowning
Each year, 3,800 people in the U.S. die from drowning.
Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks,
and lights near marinas, shocking...













