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...
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...
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...
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...
Security Tips For Connected Devices
Today’s market offers a plethora of new gadgets and devices that claim to make our homes smarter, safer, and more efficient. But as with...
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...
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...
Autumn Comfort Foods Recipes Due by August 1
Share your favorite “Autumn Comfort Foods” recipe with us by August 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
