Your home’s breaker box may not be something you think about every day, but it’s one of the most important safety features in your home. Indiana’s electric cooperatives remind members to understand how their breaker panel works and to recognize the warning signs of electrical overloads. “When too much electricity runs through a circuit, the… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam 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 electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
December isn’t just a festive month for many families — it’s peak season for home fires caused by holiday decorations and candles. You can help keep the season safer by following safety tips to prevent decorations from starting a home fire. Indiana’s electric cooperatives want to remind you that overloaded circuits and sparks can be significant… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Lithium-ion batteries are regularly found in everyday items such as mobile phones and laptops. They also power devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, electric vehicles, and systems routinely used by first responders. If you regularly travel by plane, you’re likely aware of specific concerns about lithium-ion batteries. The Federal Aviation Administration warns travelers… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam An electrical fire at home can easily spread, causing significant damage to your property and potentially taking lives. These fires are more common and deadly than you may think. In the United States, approximately 47,000 electrical home fires occur annually, causing nearly 300 deaths, 900 injuries, and more than $1.2 billion in property… Continue reading.
Whether you use drones for personal or professional purposes, it’s crucial to keep electrical safety in mind to avoid putting yourself and others at risk. Power lines are placed overhead primarily to keep them out of reach, as they can carry high voltage that may seriously injure or kill people if they are touched. When… Continue reading.
Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be tricky. While you may think of the potential dangers to yourself when planting a tree, there are also ways you can harm nearby power lines and other trees. Trees growing too close to electrical lines can cause momentary… Continue reading.
You may be planning a celebration this summer and looking to use fun decorations to help get everyone in the spirit. If you’re thinking about using balloons outdoors, you should keep safety in mind. Metal coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause significant problems and pose a public safety risk. This kindof balloon is linked to… Continue reading.
When heading out on vacation, you probably already have a long list of things to remember to do. To make sure your trip and home are safer, you might want to add a few items around electrical safety. Indiana Electric Cooperatives has a list of safety tips for you to keep in mind. Mix up… Continue reading.
If you’ve lived in the Midwest for any length of time, you know this section of the country has a reputation for being a place where tornadoes are relatively common, especially in the warmer months. Although tornadoes are more common in the Midwest and the Central Plains, they have been reported in all 50 states…. Continue reading.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have been killed in work zones accidents over the past decade. Victims include motorists and workers. In 2023, according to work zone crash data, 33 people were killed, and more than 1,750 were injured in INDOT work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) aims… Continue reading.
You probably have a good reason why you want to take on a do-it-yourself home project. Maybe you have acquired the skills to do the work on your own, or perhaps you want to save money, or you enjoy the challenge. When working on these projects, it’s important to keep safety in mind. You can… Continue reading.
Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media. Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, false information and a lack of knowledge can be deadly. “In these cases, knowing… Continue reading.
