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Let's Do it Better: Electrical Safety

Let's Do it Better: Electrical Safety

Published: 3/3/2022 7:42:52 PM

Using electricity safely save lives. Learn how you can do it better.

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Can you feel the electricity all around you? If you said yes, then stop. You're doing it wrong.

If you ask most people, they'll tell you they have electrical safety down pat. For instance, water and electricity don't mix. Don't stick foreign objects into an electrical outlet, a toaster or the garbage disposal.

However, there's a little more for you to know. Did you know that covering power cords with rugs can cause them to overheat and catch fire? Or that extension cords are only meant for temporary use? Or that some electric wires are buried, so you should call 811 before you dig?

Let's all practice better electrical safety. Unplug by grabbing the plug, not the cord. Shut off power at the circuit before doing any electrical work. If a cord is frayed, have it properly fixed or replace it.

Come on everyone, electrical safety saves lives. Let's do it better.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Your Cooperative
      • Willie Wiredhand, the Electric Cooperative Mascot
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
      • Map Of Districts
    • By-Laws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • BCREA Staff
    • Service Area Map
    • Member Handbook
  • Customer Service
    • Billing
    • Billing Statement Explained
    • Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Unclaimed Property
    • Online Account Usage Graphs
  • Resources
    • Energy Assistance
    • Newsletters
    • MN Cold Weather Rules
    • Outage Texting Registration
    • Estimating Energy Use & Cost
    • Touchstone Energy
    • Safety
      • MREA Safety Articles
    • Storm Center/Outage Map
    • Webpage Links
  • Programs & Services
    • Distributed Energy Resources
    • Load Management Programs
      • Water Heater Program
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Heartland Security
    • Operation Round Up®
      • Operation Round Up® Scholarships
    • Rebates
      • Appliance Rebate Form (integrated)
      • Smart Thermostat Rebate Form (integrated)
      • Water Heater ECM Rebate Form (integrated)
      • Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Form (integrated)
      • Electric Vehicle ChargeWise Form (integrated)
      • Electric Vehicle Revolt Form (integrated)
    • TV Services
      • FCC Applications
    • LED Yard Lights
    • Youth Tour
  • Forms
    • ACH Authorization Form
    • Agricultural Exemption Form ST3
    • CTV Enrollment Form
    • Cold Weather Form
    • Credit/Debit Card Authorization Form
    • LED Yard Light Rental Program
    • Life Support Program Form
    • Operation Round-Up Form
    • Residential Heat Exemption Form
    • Start Service
    • Stop Service
    • Update My Information
    • Wellspring Sign-Up
    • Donation Form
    • MN Cold Weather Disconnect Protection Form
  • Contact Us