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Electrical Safety Month: Keep Your Home Safe
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Follow these tips to keep your home and family safe this month and every month.
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Apr 232 min read


Think Before You Climb: Ladder Safety
Before “climbing” into a project, take a few minutes to inspect your ladder and your project space to ensure your safety.
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Feb 222 min read


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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Dec 10, 20242 min read


Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes
Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care.
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May 22, 20242 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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Jan 13, 20241 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 17, 20233 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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Oct 16, 20231 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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Oct 16, 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 18, 20232 min read


Spring Planting Safety
Prepare your equipment and review your safety plans for the planting season.
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Mar 17, 20232 min read


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


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


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


Test Your GFCI Outlets
This essential outlet feature needs to be checked once a month.
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Oct 16, 20221 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, 20222 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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Aug 30, 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 13, 20223 min read


Celebrate July 4 Safely!
Independence Day = fireworks displays. Stay safe with these safety tips!
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Jun 11, 20222 min read
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