Power Outages
Power Billing
Storm Tips
Lighting Your Home
Electric Appliances
In Case of Emergency

• Do not place electric cords under rugs or where they can be walked on or damage can go unnoticed.
• Check for cords that are broken, frayed, damaged or tied in knots, or that have melted insulation. Have them repaired or replaced promptly.
• Use extension cords with three-pronged plugs for appliances that require grounding.
• Insert and remove plugs by grasping the plug. Pulling on the cord could damage it. Be careful not to let fingers touch the metal prongs.

• Don't overload an outlet with too many lamps or appliances.
• Put safety covers over unused electric outlets. This is particularly important if you have children in your home. Never let children play around outlets.

• Don't hang clothes to dry on or near your heater, heating vent or hot plate.
• Avoid placing furniture and blankets close to heaters or hot plates.
• Use only appliances with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) symbol. This symbol shows that the product has been safety-tested.

• Never use any electric appliances - radios (except small battery-powered ones), TVs, hair dryers - near sinks, toilets or bathtubs.
• Always dry your hands before touching electric appliances.
• Keep the floor around your washer and dryer clean and dry.