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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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!
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