The holidays may be the most joyous time of year, but statistics show that they’re also the most potentially dangerous time for home fires and injuries. Christmas trees and other decorations are a major cause of both fires and injuries, …Read More.
Home and DIY
Decorating Safely for the Holidays
Decorating makes your home even more beautiful during this festive time of year. Decorating safely will help you make sure your home is in good shape for many holiday seasons to come, notes Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives …Read More.
Safer Ways to Use Extension Cords
It’s one of the most commonly used electrical products in Indiana homes and workplaces. In fact, most people don’t give it a second thought. But just because extension cords appear to be simple doesn’t mean they can’t be dangerous, cautions …Read More.
Safely Lighting Your Home
When we think about the lighting in our homes, we tend to focus on the convenience. But beyond turning the night into time we can use, lighting can also have a significant impact on the safety of local homes, reminds …Read More.
Using Electricity Safely Around Broken Pipes
When Indiana’s temperatures get really cold, water pipes in your home can freeze and burst. Besides creating a mess, busted pipes can also create hazards involving electricity, advises Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Water and electricity just don’t …Read More.
Don’t Be Spooked by Electricity at Halloween
It’s fun to make your home look spooky at Halloween, and many Hoosiers enjoy decorating for trick-or-treaters just as much as they enjoy decking the halls for Christmas, notes Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “We’ve all seen Halloween …Read More.
Sensible Ways to Protect Yourself from Unsafe Equipment
From power tools to appliances, today’s equipment is built to meet rigorous safety standards. But even with those standards, equipment may not be safe if it’s damaged, modified, or used incorrectly, advises Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC). …Read More.
Working outdoors? Work safely around electricity!
This is a great time of year for doing work around the house. As summer brings plenty of sunshine and long evenings to Indiana, you’ll see your neighbors working hard to make their yards and homes look even nicer. While …Read More.
If You Do It Yourself, Do It Safely
With the current economic conditions, it’s no surprise that homeowners are tackling more of the projects around their homes, including electrical work. However, thousands of Americans are critically injured or electrocuted each year due to electrical fires and accidents. That’s …Read More.
Proper Planning is the Key to Safety with Flooding
Springtime in Indiana means warmer weather, but one of the downsides is an increased risk for flooding as local streams swell with runoff from melting snow and ice. Indiana Electric Cooperatives says that this is a good time of year …Read More.