Flood Electrical Safety: High Water, High Stakes
Flooding can occur anywhere, but water and electricity don’t mix. Because electrical hazards may linger after flood waters recede, it’s important to take precautions before, during, and after flooding...
View ArticlePortable Generator Safety – Generate Safety
Before use, learn about the potential dangers associated with portable generators, such as their production of carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless poisonous gas that is...
View ArticleDon’t Shock the Neighborhood
Don’t operate your generator without a transfer switch Transfer switches isolate utility power and generator power to prevent backfeeding, which can be deadly. Backfeed can follow wires and harm those...
View ArticleHurricane Electrical Safety – Eyeing the Storm
The Atlantic hurricane season is June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. On average there are 6 hurricanes, three of which are categorized as “major,” each year....
View ArticlePower Outages
Protect Your Home When the Power Goes Out Power outages can lead to more than just your lights going out. Forcing sensitive electronics to shut down unexpectedly can result in data loss or damage to...
View ArticleBrownouts
Protect Your Home From Brownouts Brownouts are intentional or unintentional drops in voltage from utilities or other power sources that can cause damage to your home’s electronics. Brownouts can cause...
View ArticleGenerator Safety
Use Backup Power Safely When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power during brownouts or blackouts. Learn how to use generators safely with the...
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