Storm Watch: Plan Ahead And Be Prepared
When winter temperatures drop and storms hit, it can be challenging to stay safe and warm. Your electric cooperative cares about your safety, and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 Tips For Safe Holiday Decorating
Before you hang it, inspect it
Carefully inspect all electrical decorations before you use them. Cracked or damaged sockets and/or loose or exposed wires can...
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.
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...
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...
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...













