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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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Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks
These 10 tips will help protect you and your family from falling victim to anyone trying to prey upon your personal data or information.
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall
Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.
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Aug 22, 20232 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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Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones
It's important to be cautious while driving in school zones as large numbers of students are making their way to and from school.
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Jul 15, 20231 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 18, 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 12, 20231 min read
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Electric Safety While Boating
Water and electricity don’t mix. If you own a boat, follow these 6 safety tips.
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May 15, 20232 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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Ask an Expert: Downed Power Line Safety
What do I do if a downed powerline touches my vehicle?
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Your electric power is generally reliable, but outages do happen. Extended outages can be inconvenient or uncomfortable, depending on the...
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Jan 9, 20232 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 19, 20222 min read
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Test Your GFCI Outlets
This essential outlet feature needs to be checked once a month.
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Oct 16, 20221 min read
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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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Sep 29, 20221 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 29, 20222 min read
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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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Aug 30, 20223 min read
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School Bus Safety
With the beginning of the school year, safely transporting students to and from school is critical.
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Aug 19, 20223 min read
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College Housing Essential: Safety
Students heading to college can stay safe when following these electrical safety tips.
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Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Use Outdoor Rental Equipment Safely
Planning to rent equipment for a DIY project? Follow these 10 safety steps.
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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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