Bernard Harker, former Daviess-Martin County REMC director, passed away at the age of 93. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m on Friday, January 30 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Loogootee, Indiana, 47553 …Read More
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Safety Precautions Keep the Holidays Happy
The candles, the decorations, the tree, a scenic drive … they’re all the things that make the holidays special. Sadly, they can also create hazards if certain safety measures aren’t considered. “Too often we see the holidays turn tragic for …Read More.
Light Your Holidays Safely This Year
As the holidays approach, our imaginations are filled with images of perfectly lighted trees and homes welcoming us with twinkling lights and decorations. But in the rush to create the light display of our dreams, we often overlook the precautions …Read More.
Electrical safety includes thinking about pets
Keeping every member of your family safe around electricity is a priority of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. That includes those furry members of the family: your cat, dog, hamster or other critter. “Most of us take precautions to child-proof our home …Read More.
Teenagers Face Electrical Hazards in the Daily Rush
Most teenagers would never consider the morning rush before school life-threatening. But some could be risking their safety or the safety of their family without realizing it. Here’s how: using hair dryers, straighteners or curling irons while standing on the …Read More.
Danger rises as water rises
While catastrophic events like tornadoes and fires ravage homes in little time, floodwaters can rise quickly but take days to subside. Victims must wait patiently for water to recede before returning home to start rebuilding their lives. Although it may …Read More.
The highs and lows of spring safety
While it may be true that April showers bring May flowers, it’s just as certain that springtime is the prime time for tackling outdoor spruce-up chores. But before you start checking off things on your to-do list, be sure to …Read More.
Tornado safety: What to do before and after disaster strikes
Mother Nature is not known for being predictable when it comes to spring weather in the Midwest. Because of that, it is best for Indiana residents to prepare for the worst. “Our community has experienced the wrath of tornadoes in …Read More.
Enjoy Your Gifts—Safely
Multiple extension cords plugged into a single outlet caused a fire that took the lives of a Decatur, Ind., couple in 2011. A lamp in an upstairs clothes closet sparked a recent Indianapolis house fire. And an electrical appliance or …Read More.
Keep the holidays jolly for all by separating myth from mirth
If you’re one of the billions worldwide expecting a visit from Santa Claus this season, take heed. The elves at the North Pole News Bureau are working to separate myth from mirth when it comes to keeping holidays merry and …Read More.