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...

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.  

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....
Kid plugging in power cord

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...

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...

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...

Teach Kids Well About Electrical Safety

Electricity is a dynamic power source. We live surrounded by it, but sometimes forget how dangerous it can be. Many electrical fires, injuries and...

Check Your Boat, Dock, and the Neighbor’s, Too

Almost one-half of Michigan is comprised of water, so its easy to see why Michigan boasts a thriving recreational industry and leads the nation...

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...