Our News: Electricity Safety

Use Your Generator Safely

Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, they can be dangerous if you do not know how to use them properly. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help determine the best generat...

Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy duri...

Knowing How to Winter the Storm

When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consideration indoors and out.Make sure you know how to weather the storm.When outside, stay away from downed power lines:A power line need not be sparking or arcing to be energized. Eq...

When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consi...

Staying Safe in the Kitchen

While you’re busy in the kitchen preparing your family’s Thanksgiving feast, AVECC wants to help keep your family safe and your energy bills low.According to the National Fire Protection Agency, cooking equipment is the cause of approximately...

While you’re busy in the kitchen preparing your family’s Thanks...

Is Your Bathroom Safe?

Mirror Mirror on the wall, is my bathroom SAFE for all?Do you hog the bathroom? According to a YouGov survey, 38% of women and 21% of men spend more than 30 minutes each day getting ready. That is 7.6 days spent in the bathroom each year!Do not under...

Mirror Mirror on the wall, is my bathroom SAFE for all?Do you hog the...

THINK Before You ACT

Planting The Right Tree In The Right Place

Many people plant trees during the spring, around National Arbor Day.There are many environmental and beautification benefits to planting young trees. However, Safe Electricity wants to remind everyone to be aware of electrical hazards while planting this...

Many people plant trees during the spring, around National Arbor Day.There...

Teach Children Outdoor Electrical Safety

Sunny, warm days and summer activities lead children outdoors. But before your children head outdoors to play, Safe Electricity recommends families review electrical safety rules with their children.Point out overhead power lines and electrical equipment...

Sunny, warm days and summer activities lead children outdoors. But before y...

Home Safe Home

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring causes 26,000 residential fires a year, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of injuries. Unfortunately, electrical hazards often go unaddressed until it is too late. Safe Electricity h...

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring ca...

Driving Safety: Electrical Equipment and Power Lines

While driving any time of year, be aware of electrical hazards you may encounter on the road.If you are driving after a storm, keep away from downed power poles, downed power lines, and damaged electric equipment. Downed and damaged electric equipment can...

While driving any time of year, be aware of electrical hazards you may enco...

Get Ready Before Severe Weather Strikes

The United States is quite prone to severe weather. Thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, tornadoes, hail, and flooding can all bring the wrath of Mother Nature to the doorstep in short order. That is why Safe Electricity urges you to get ready now—...

The United States is quite prone to severe weather. Thunderstorms, lightnin...

Space Heaters Are NOT the Best Solution to Heat Your Home

Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: Heat a small space. But unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home – a practice that increases electric bills and poses safety risks.Space heaters a...

Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: Heat a smal...

Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays

The holiday season brings families and loved ones together for celebration. Whether hosting an event or traveling to someone’s home, the holidays take a lot of preparation. During the hustle and bustle, remember to make safety a priority to help ens...

The holiday season brings families and loved ones together for celebration....