‘Tis almost the season for rosy red cheeks, building snowmen and holiday cheer. However, with the winter wonderland comes lower temperatures and higher electricity usages. Safe Electricity urges everyone to check for areas around your home where efficiency and safety improvements can easily be made. A small investment of time now can keep you from…
While it is nice to get some fresh air and sunshine, there are hazards that we need to make sure kids are aware of to keep them safe when playing outside: Never enter an electrical substation for any reason. If a ball or other toy enters the fence, call your utility for help. Additionally, use…
The placement of new appliances and electronics in your home can be problematic. You have to figure out how to get electricity from point A to point B. A problem arises when point A is nowhere near point B. Extension cords seem like the practical, cost-effective solution. However, they are designed for temporary use only.…
September is National Preparedness Month (CITY, State) — Televised reports of natural disasters where wind is involved frequently display electrical arcs from power lines and damaged transformers. While spectacular in nature, they also illustrate the potential electrocution danger associated with natural disasters. Winds and other forces of nature can tear apart the electrical grid, increasing…
