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...
Can I Streamline My Passwords?
Ah, passwords—the internet’s most helpful headache.No matter how much you want to protect your data, it can be tempting to simplify your ever-growing password...
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...
Powering Up
When electricity goes out, most of us expect power will be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm causes widespread damage,...
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...
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...
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...
Prepare a Power Outage Kit
A storm can lead to a major power outage, so having a two-week survival kit is wise. Here are contents you should consider including...
Perform An Annual Safety Inspection On Your Boat And Dock To Prevent Electric Shock
For boating and water safety, there are items you must legally have on your watercraft—life vests, a fire extinguisher, throwable flotation devices, and properly...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
