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Prevent Deadly Shocks – Check Your Boats and Docks
Prevent electric shock drowning by properly installing and maintaining electrical equipment on boats and docks.
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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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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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Mar 18, 20242 min read
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April Honors Our Lineworkers
On April 8, 2024, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power life.
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Dos and Don'ts: Poison Safety
Keep your family safe by storing chemicals properly and following label directions.
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
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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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Jan 13, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 19, 20231 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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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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Oct 16, 20231 min read
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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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Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters
Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.
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Sep 11, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers
High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.
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Aug 22, 20231 min read
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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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Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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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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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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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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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Portable generators can provide back-up power in case of outages. Follow these tips to operate it safely.
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Jan 10, 20232 min read
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Beware of Energy Bill Scams
Learn how to recognize energy bill scams and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Dec 7, 20222 min read
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12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
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Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Thanksgiving Day = “Fire-Danger Day”
Keep safe from fires on Thanksgiving Day by following these safety suggestions.
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Oct 17, 20222 min read
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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 30, 20222 min read
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