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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
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...
Staying safe in Wayne County all summer long
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Staying safe in Oakland County all summer long
It's finally summer and there's so much to see, do and enjoy in Oakland County. Whether you're heading to the Detroit Zoo, hiking the Paint Creek Trail or enjoying a fun-filled day on Cass Lake, it's important to keep safety top-of-mind. This is especially true after...
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...
Deck the halls with safety in mind
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Weathering the storm: Learn how DTE prepares for extreme weather and restoring power outages
Warm weather is right around the corner for Michiganders – as are the summer storms that come with the heat and humidity. DTE Energy’s Cornelia Butler oversees storm preparedness programs for DTE. Here she explains how DTE prepares for extreme weather, so the lights...
Class is in session: electric safety tips for every student
The new school year has just begun. As a parent, whether you’re sending your child off to the bus stop or off to college, it can be difficult sending them into a world without you. Give yourself some peace of mind by making sure they’re prepared for whatever comes...
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