Whether you operate drones for personal or professional purposes, Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds you to consider electrical safety to avoid putting yourself and others at risk. “Open areas are excellent places for people to fly drones, but they should keep …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Create a safety plan before planting a tree
Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be tricky. While you may think of the potential dangers to yourself when planting a tree, there are also ways you can harm nearby …Read More.
Keep metallic balloons inside
If you’re considering using balloons outdoors for your summer celebrations, keep safety in mind. Metal-coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause significant problems and pose a public safety risk. This kind of balloon is linked to thousands of power outages each …Read More.
Electrical safety takes no vacation
When heading out on vacation, you probably already have a long list of things to remember to do. To ensure your trip and home are safer, you might want to add a few items around electrical safety. Indiana Electric Cooperatives …Read More.
Keep safe wherever you are during dangerous storms
If you’ve lived in the Midwest for any length of time, you know this section of the country has a reputation for being a place where tornadoes are relatively common, especially in the warmer months. Although tornadoes are more common …Read More.
Be mindful when driving through work zones
National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) aims to remind motorists to be careful around those whose jobs put them along the roadways. Work zones also include utility crews who work along the roadsides to build, repair, and maintain the …Read More.
Stay safe when working on home DIY projects
You probably have a good reason for wanting to take on a do-it-yourself home project. Maybe you have acquired the skills to do the work on your own, or perhaps you want to save money, or you enjoy the challenge. …Read More.
Debunking myths about electricity
Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media. Unfortunately, false information and …Read More.
Casey Crabb named 2024 Tom Taylor Award recipient
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Casey Crabb the recipient of the 2024 Tom Taylor Award. Crabb, communications and public relations manager at Carroll White REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services and Communicators professional section fall meeting …Read More.
Preparing for winter storms
Each season brings new opportunities and new weather concerns for Hoosiers. A winter day in Indiana can bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms, and strong winds. These forms of winter weather can create electrical hazards, warns Jon Elkins, vice …Read More.