Safe Electricity

It's National Lightning Safety Awareness Month. There are places you should not seek shelter if it is lightning. Learn more: https://safeelectricity.org/safety-tips/stay-safe-from-lightning-when-thunder-roars-go-indoors/

PLEASE SHARE: ‼️After a storm, it's important to stay away from downed power lines — they may be hidden in tree limbs or debris. Assume that ANY dangling wires you encounter are energized and dangerous. Warn others to stay away and contact your electric utility.‼️

Learn more storm safety tips.

Safety Before and After Storms - Safe Electricity Video  Checklist Spanish version Severe storms are more common in the spring and summer, but they can occur any time of year. Be prepared for storms and know how to stay safe. Before the storm: Assemble a kit of essentials, like water, battery-operated flashlights, and radios. Keep a list of emerge...

⚠️ Portable generators can save the day during an outage, but using one the wrong way puts lives at risk.

NEVER plug a portable generator directly into your home, and make sure permanently installed standby generators have an approved transfer safety switch to help prevent electrical backfeed into the utility system.

Backfeed can seriously injure or kill lineworkers and others near downed power lines. Protect your home, your community and the people working to restore power. Do you know how to use a generator safely? SafeElectricity.org/safety-tips/urge-caution-using-back-generators

🏡 Moving into a new home? Add electrical safety to your checklist. National Safety Month and National Homeownership Month is a great time to get to know your home’s electrical system: Label your breaker box, look for damaged cords, plug appliances in safely and know when to call a qualified electrician.

A few simple checks now can help prevent shocks, fires and costly repairs later. Get the full checklist: SafeElectricity.org/blog/welcome-national-homeownership-month

Welcome Home: National Homeownership Month - Safe Electricity A new homeowner’s electrical safety checklist  National Homeownership Month is a perfect reminder that a new home isn’t just about paint colors and furniture layouts — it’s also about making sure it’s safe. Before you get too far into unpacking and settling in, take a little time to learn...