After a long, cold winter, Hoosiers can’t wait to get outdoors during longer days of sunshine to begin long, put-off chores in the yard. But before heading out with a ladder or a shovel, looking up and down for electric …Read More.
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Consider Electrical Safety When Winterizing Your Home
Is your home and its electrical service safely ready for winter? The best time to find out is long before the temperature drops, suggests Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Taking a little time to winterize your home and …Read More.
Electrical Safety and Your Garage
Whether it’s your workshop, a storage facility, or simply the place your car spends the night, a garage is a favorite feature of many homes. Garages have come a long way from the shed-like buildings of a couple generations ago. …Read More.
Keep Kids Safe from Electricity Outdoors
The days are getting warmer and the evenings are getting longer. Summer is one of the best times to be a kid. One way you can help your kids have good memories of outdoor play in the summer is to …Read More.
During May, Focus on Electrical Safety
It’s always important to use electricity safely. During the month of May, the electric power industry, including the team at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), calls special attention to electrical safety. “May is National Electrical Safety Month,” says Rick Coons, CEO …Read More.
Pay Close Attention to Safety During Spring Planting
Many people don’t realize that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that during 2008, the most recent year for statistics, one in every six fatal workplace injuries in Indiana …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.
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.