Water and electricity don’t mix. That’s why there are tags on hairdryers, heaters and other appliances warning of the risk of electrocution if the appliance falls in water. “Bathrooms are the most dangerous rooms in homes because of the large …Read More.
Plug into Safety
Make sure your ‘port-of-entry’ is safe and clear to pass
If your house has an attached garage, more than likely it’s the main port-of-entry to your home. More and more, especially in suburban neighborhoods, it seems the garage is the tool shed, workshop, recycling center and a temporary storage area …Read More.
Wake up to safety
On average, Americans spend almost a third of each day sleeping. Our bedrooms should be safe and comfortable places to rest. The folks at Indiana Electric Cooperatives encourage you to make electrical safety a priority in your home’s bedrooms by …Read More.
Work at home safely
The home office. Most Americans have one, whether it be a section of the living room or bedroom or an area in the house all its own. Advances in technology, along with an ever-changing work culture, have made the home …Read More.
Electrical safety outdoors begins by looking up and down
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.
Electrical safety outdoors begins by looking up and down
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.
Do you know proper electricity etiquette?
As children, we’re taught simple etiquette, including saying “please” and “thank you.” But, we typically aren’t taught “electricity etiquette.” Is there etiquette for electricity? Many electric cooperatives would say, “Yes!” Not heeding proper rules regarding electricity can lead to serious …Read More.
Is danger lurking in your laundry room?
Laundry. It’s a necessary chore for each and every household. But, while you’re making your whites whiter and your colors brighter, are you making sure that you and your family are safe? While doing laundry may seem like a harmless, …Read More.
Be aware of risks before firing up generator
Electricity is such a necessity that some people — especially those who rely on electricity for life-sustaining devices — keep a portable generator on hand in case the power goes out. Generators are useful as a backup power source during …Read More.
Indiana’s Winter Weather Can Create Electrical Hazards
When winter arrives, Hoosiers are never sure of what to expect. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms — and sometimes, all of those in a single day. All of those forms of winter …Read More.