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Smart Choices
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live
Knowing what to do if you encounter utility poles or wires can be a matter of life and death.
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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, 20231 min read
In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
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Smart Choices
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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Sep 11, 20232 min read
Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters
Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.
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Aug 10, 20233 min read
Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or falls
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair
We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20.
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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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Apr 13, 20231 min read
National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
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Mar 17, 20232 min read
Spring Planting Safety
Prepare your equipment and review your safety plans for the planting season.
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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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Smart Choices
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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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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Sep 29, 20221 min read
Don’t Electrify Your Hunting Experience
Along with traditional hunter safety rules, follow these electrical safety tips for safer hunting this fall.
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Aug 19, 20223 min read
School Bus Safety
With the beginning of the school year, safely transporting students to and from school is critical.
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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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Mar 18, 20223 min read
Stay Safe During a Tornado Season
Tornadoes are dangerous and unpredictable. Do all you can to stay safe before, during, and after storms develop.
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