May is Electrical Safety Month

May is Electrical Safety Month

As we all get ready to enjoy more sunny days and warmer temperatures, the summer season also has its own set of electrical safety considerations. Here are a few reminders from DTE Energy and the Electrical Safety Foundation International to help you make the most of...

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Weathering summer storms

Weathering summer storms

Severe weather can happen any time of year. Over the past several years, we’ve seen increasingly extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall, high winds and even tornadoes, during the spring and summer months. These weather events can bring down trees and damage...

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Essential Tips: Staying safe around electrical equipment

At DTE Energy, safety is always our top priority. Here are some important tips to help you stay safe around electrical equipment.     Maintain a safe distance  Whether power lines are overhead or have fallen due to extreme weather or other factors, always maintain a...

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What to do if you see a downed power line

What to do if you see a downed power line

Power lines keep the electricity flowing to your household, neighborhood and local businesses. But, what if that power line in your backyard falls, or even worse, catches fire? What if you’re out running errands and a power line is down in the store parking lot? While...

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Staying safe in Washtenaw County all summer long

Staying safe in Washtenaw County all summer long

It's finally summer and there's so much to see, do and enjoy in Washtenaw County. Whether you're heading to the pool, park or farmer's market, it's important to keep safety top-of-mind. This is especially true after we've experienced a summer storm, which can...

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Essential Tips: Staying safe around electrical equipment

At DTE Energy, safety is always the top priority.   May is National Electrical Safety Month, so as we reach storm season, it’s the perfect time to learn more about how to stay safe around electrical equipment.     Maintain a safe distance  Whether power lines are...

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Deck the halls with safety in mind

Deck the halls with safety in mind

There’s no getting into the holiday spirit quite like decorating your home with bright lights and festive decorations. But before you break out the boughs of holly, there are a few safety precautions you should be aware of. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and read these five...

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Avoid electrical scares this spooky season

Avoid electrical scares this spooky season

It may be the season of wicked witches, creepy crawlers and ghoulish goblins, but they aren’t the only things that can cause a good scare this time of year. The real monsters are the electrical dangers that can occur as the spooky season sets in. As you enjoy the fall...

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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