Safety Articles

Consider electrical safety before and during your vacation Before leaving for vacation, most people focus on packing and travel plans, but preparing yourhome for electrical…

Electricity helps make our lives easier, but it also poses serious risks. May is National Electrical Safety Month — a time to focus on potential…

Electrical safety on the farm during planting season Electrical safety on the farm during planting season It’s planting season for many of Indiana’s 94,000 farmers.…

Create a safety plan before planting a tree Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be…

Breaker box basics: Protecting your home from overloads Your home’s breaker box may not be something you think about every day, but it’s one of…

Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms, and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause…

Preparation is key to preventing home electrical fires An electrical fire at home can easily spread, causing significant damage to your property and potentially taking…

Fly drones with caution to avoid electrical issues Whether you use drones for personal or professional purposes, it’s crucial to keep electrical safety in mind…

Keep safe wherever you are during dangerous storms If you’ve lived in the Midwest for any length of time, you know this section of the…

Don’t add an electrical tragedy to the trauma of a flood “Electricity and water don’t mix” is a safety rule we’ve all heard. But when…

Be mindful when driving through work zones According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have been killed in work zone accidents over the…

Stay safe when working on home DIY projects You probably have a good reason why you want to take on a do-it-yourself home project. Maybe…

Hunt what’s in season Hunting season brings outdoorsmen of all skill levels and experience into rural Indiana, often to unfamiliar areas. While most hunters follow…

The unique aspects of electric vehicle safety Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in the United States. If you drive an EV or are considering…

Be safe around electricity when moving farm equipment As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and…

Weathering the storm Spring brings babes to barnyards and buds to tree branches. But it also can bring powerful storms causing widespread damage and even…

Holiday Decorating Pet Safety Tips Even pets are excited by Christmas decorations “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is one of the most beloved holiday comedies. But…

Electrical safety in your home: baby-proofing done right! Whether you’re about to welcome your first baby home or already have toddlers romping about, you’ve probably…

Happy camping means keeping electrical safety in mind Camping gets us into the great outdoors and lets us leave civilization behind. Yet, for personal preferences…

Windy, Icy Winter Storms and Galloping Lines It’s winter in Indiana. That means storms with wind, snow and ice. When high winds and ice combine,…