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...
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...
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...
DANGER! Outlet Overload
Every year, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 25,900 home electrical fires. These fires cause an estimated 280 deaths, 1,125 injuries and $1.1...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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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