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...
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...
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,...
Electrical Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
May is Electrical Safety Month. This month, we share a few safety tips that we hope you never have to use. But if you...
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...
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...
How to Use a Generator Safely
1. Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet or your home?s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment:
Stationary Generator: An...
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...
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....
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...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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