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How to stay safe around electrical equipment
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How to prepare for storm season in Michigan
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As the weather continues to warm up, and we begin to spend more time outdoors, it’s a great time to take a refresher course in staying safe around electricity and natural gas – from the power lines in our yards that keep the air conditioners running, to the natural...
What to do before, during, after the storm
Heavy rain, wind, ice and tornadoes are all various types of severe weather that can strike Michigan over the course of a year. While the storms may vary, it's important to be prepared for inclement weather. In observance of Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week,...
From Lehigh Valley News: PPL demonstrates what NOT to do around live power lines
You don’t ever want to make contact with a power line.
If there’s one lesson to take away from PPL’s safety demonstration Thursday afternoon in Allentown, that’s the big one. And it applies not just to physical contact, but to digging, too.
To read the full article, visit: WATCH: PPL demonstrates what NOT to do around live power lines