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...
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...
How To Prevent Electric Shock Drowning
Each year, 3,800 people in the U.S. die from drowning.
Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks,
and lights near marinas, shocking...
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...
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...
How to Use a Generator Safely
1. Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet or your home?s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment:
Stationary Generator: An...
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...
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....
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...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
