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Stay Safe and Warm this Winter
Tips to ensure your home and family are ready for power outages associated with severe winter weather.
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Mar 182 min read
Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety
Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.
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Jan 131 min read
Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations
Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.
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Oct 16, 20233 min read
Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards
Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Jun 12, 20231 min read
Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
Ask An Expert: Downed Power Line Safety
Ask an Expert: What do I do if a downed powerline touches my vehicle?
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Nov 22, 20222 min read
12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
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Oct 16, 20222 min read
Thanksgiving Day = “Fire-Danger Day”
Keep safe from fires on Thanksgiving Day by following these safety suggestions.
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Oct 16, 20221 min read
Test Your GFCI Outlets
This essential outlet feature needs to be checked once a month.
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Smart Choices
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Copper Theft: Still a Threat
This commonly used metal is a valuable part of getting electricity to our members. Copper theft threatens lives and our electric supply.
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Smart Choices
Aug 30, 20223 min read
Harvest Safety
Harvesting crops poses especially high risk for farmers. Follow these suggestions for taking care of yourself and others working with you.
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Jun 13, 20223 min read
Air Conditioner and Fan Safety
Summer is "coming in hot!" Learn more about air conditioner and fan safety in July's Smart Choices article.
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Jun 11, 20222 min read
Celebrate July 4 Safely!
Independence Day = fireworks displays. Stay safe with these safety tips!
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