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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...















