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Keep Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
Severe winds, lightning and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of...
Three Workspace-Friendly Exercises
Does it seem impossible to squeeze exercise into your daily routine? If so, you’re not alone! However, it’s actually...
The Power of Preparation
With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergencies, this means having enough food, water, and supplies to last at least a few days. In honor of National...
Storm Safety
Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes––they can happen anytime, anywhere, and can bring winds over 200 miles per hour. In April, a video of NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer went viral. During a live...
Practical Electrical Safety Tips
We know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, we recognize that everyone has a part to play in prioritizing safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically...
Trimming Trees Around Power Lines
We all love trees. We know everyone in our communities enjoys the beauty and shade trees provide. However, trees and power lines are a dangerous mix without regular trimming during the growing season. If you see us out in the community trimming, remember the many...
How is Power Restored?
Electricity is part of our everyday lives and we end up taking it for granted. We expect electric power to be there when we wake up to an alarm, brew our coffee, check our email, heat our water, cook our breakfast and nearly everything else we do throughout the day....
Severe Weather and Downed Power Lines
Severe weather can cause damage to power lines and utility poles. You should take caution if you come across any downed power lines. “If you see a downed power line, call 911 to report it immediately and stay away. There is no way to tell if a line is energized...
Trip Wire Alerts from Heartland Security
The latest security cameras from Alarm.com use video analytics technology that helps pinpoint only the events that matter to you. This technology can recognize the difference between important activity versus other events. Rather than get alerted every time...
Heartland Security Offers A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
We are about a month into the new year and if you've made a New Year's Resolution; are you keeping it? It's easier said than done, but if you stick with it, you've made more progress than a lot of people. The biggest thing is to make your resolution attainable and...
Tips for a Safe Harvest
Agriculture is the backbone of our country, and our livelihood greatly depends on the crops provided by American farmers. In addition to being one of the most labor-intensive professions, farming is also considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. The hard...