Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, if you do not know how to use them properly, they can be dangerous. 

Severe storms are devastating to homes, properties, and lives. These storms can also take down power lines -- creating a dangerous situation for all of us. 

Severe storms are more common in the spring and summer, but they can occur any time of year. Be prepared for storms and know how to stay safe. 

Things we see every day can almost fade from view. But failure to notice high-voltage power lines can be a deadly oversight. Safe Electricity wants to raise awareness about the dangers of overhead power lines and the precautions to take around them. 

As the sun heats the air, energy is created with air movement, and lightning typically comes from towering storm clouds. Fortunately, accidents involving lightning are very avoidable. The following suggestions will keep you safe from the dangers of lightning. 

Faulty home electrical wiring causes 26,000 residential fires a year, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of injuries. Unfortunately, electrical hazards often go unaddressed until it is too late. The following tips will help you find and correct hazards that may be lurking around the home: