Top 10 Rules for Kids About Electrical Safety

Electricity is a dynamic power source. Many home electrical fires, injuries and electrocutions can be prevented when we understand and practice electrical safety. This...

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...

What can you do to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Do's DO purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors that meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2034-95. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper placement, use and maintenance....
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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...

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...

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...

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.  

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...

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...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...