Plant the right tree in the right place
Before you plant a tree, look up and look out. Use this handy infographic to guide your planting decisions.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Guns & Power Lines: Tips To Stay Safe
Shooting guns near power and transmission facilities (including wires, poles and insulators) is dangerous to you and jeopardizes everyone’s power. Here are tips to...
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...
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...
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,...
