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Smart Choices
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Dos and Don'ts: Planting Trees
Follow these safety tips when planting trees for energy conservation and curb appeal.
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Smart Choices
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Prevent Deadly Shocks – Check Your Boats and Docks
Prevent electric shock drowning by properly installing and maintaining electrical equipment on boats and docks.
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Mar 18, 20242 min read
Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety
Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.
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Smart Choices
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Dos and Don'ts: Poison Safety
Keep your family safe by storing chemicals properly and following label directions.
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Smart Choices
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Know What's Below: Steps for Safe Digging
Keep safety in mind for all projects––especially those that require digging near underground utility lines.
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
Daylight Saving Time Marks Semi-Annual Safety Checks
Daylight Saving Time is an opportunity to invest a little time in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your living space.
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Smart Choices
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations
Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.
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Harrison County REC
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live
Knowing what to do if you encounter utility poles or wires can be a matter of life and death.
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Harrison County REC
Nov 30, 20239 min read
A Lineworker’s Timeline: Restoring a Power Outage
By: Shadon Blum, Director of Operations “How long is it going to take?” Those are familiar words to all who work in the electric...
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Smart Choices
Nov 13, 20231 min read
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.
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Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
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Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20231 min read
In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
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Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards
Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.
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Smart Choices
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks
These 10 tips will help protect you and your family from falling victim to anyone trying to prey upon your personal data or information.
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Smart Choices
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall
Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.
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Smart Choices
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or...
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Smart Choices
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones
It's important to be cautious while driving in school zones as large numbers of students are making their way to and from school.
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Smart Choices
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Smart Choices
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
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Harrison County REC
May 23, 20232 min read
Paying the Price of Power Theft
Thieves sometimes think of it as a crime that won’t hurt anybody. Someone illegally hooks into a power supply, hooks up a line that has...
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