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....

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...

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...

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...

DANGER! Outlet Overload

Every year, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 25,900 home electrical fires. These fires cause an estimated 280 deaths, 1,125 injuries and $1.1...

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...

For Safe Digging, Call Miss DIG

MISS DIG has been the first step in utility damage prevention and excavation safety in Michigan for over 45 years. MISS DIG is a...

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...

Perform An Annual Safety Inspection On Your Boat And Dock Before Lifting The Anchor

Water comprises almost one-half of Michigan, so it’s easy to see why the state boasts a thriving recreational industry and leads the nation with...

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...

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! To...