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Summer fun should include safety

The official start of summer is just around the corner. These tips can help keep your family safe during the summer months.

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5 tips for electrical safety at home

May is National Electrical Safety Month. These tips can help keep you and your home safe from electrical fires and other accidents.

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Padmount transformer

That green box in your back yard serves a very important purpose in delivering power to your home.

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Uncommon objects can interfere with power lines

Balloons? A trampoline? Yep, these things can cause power outages and damage equipment. Use these tips to help prevent such items from going airborne.

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This week: Celebrating Thomas Edison

The prolific American inventor – born Feb. 11, 1847 – was also the grandfather of the electric utility system.

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Why can birds safely sit on power lines?

A bird's ability to safely sit on power lines comes down to the way it's perched.

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