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4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers
4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers
  • Safety
October 13, 2021
John Sims

4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers

There is no doubt that utility workers face many unique challenges and hazards as part...
5 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Raccoons
racoon in yard
  • Safety
September 8, 2021
John Sims

5 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Raccoons

Raccoons have increasingly adapted to human settlements, and coming across one or two in your...
4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator
4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator
  • Safety
August 25, 2021
John Sims

4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator

A power outage can be extremely inconvenient, and sometimes even dangerous, for many home and...
Safety Precautions to Take When a Transformer Fails
Safety Precautions to Take When a Transformer Fails
  • Safety
June 16, 2021
John Sims

Safety Precautions to Take When a Transformer Fails

Weather and wildlife can wreak havoc on important electrical systems and are often the culprits...
4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Rodents
4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Rodents
  • Safety
May 26, 2021
John Sims

4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Rodents

Rodents are associated with a number of health risks. These small animals can carry many...
How to Keep Your Attic Snake Free
How to Keep Your Attic Snake Free
  • Safety
April 14, 2021
John Sims

How to Keep Your Attic Snake Free

The last thing any homeowner wants is a snake in their attic. Unfortunately, snakes are...
Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages
Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages
  • Safety
March 10, 2021
John Sims

Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages

Installing Critter Guard's Pole Guard and Line Guard products is one of the best investments...
Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages
Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages
  • Safety
December 16, 2020
John Sims

Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages

Are you prepared to weather a winter power outage? Whether they’re caused by ice-sheathed power...
Is a Generator Worth the Cost?
generator when power loss
  • Safety
June 30, 2020
John Sims

Is a Generator Worth the Cost?

If your area experiences frequent power outages, you may be trying to decide if a...
4 Power Outage Safety Tips
candles lit during power outage
  • Safety
June 3, 2020
John Sims

4 Power Outage Safety Tips

As most power outages occur with little to no warning, it’s important to make sure...
Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
candlelight during power outage
  • Safety
April 22, 2020
John Sims

Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?

Every year, thousands of businesses experience power outages. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency,...
Improving the Safety of Utility Workers
utility worker repairing power line
  • Safety
April 1, 2020
John Sims

Improving the Safety of Utility Workers

Repairing damaged power lines can be a dangerous job. Although the repairs utility workers make...
Best Ways to Ensure Power Outage Safety
illuminated flash light during power outage
  • Safety
March 18, 2020
John Sims

Best Ways to Ensure Power Outage Safety

Power outages can be quite the inconvenience, especially when they strike at unexpected times. While...
7 Electrical Safety Tips for Downed or Low-Hanging Power Lines
downed power lines on street causing safety hazard
  • Safety
January 29, 2020
John Sims

7 Electrical Safety Tips for Downed or Low-Hanging Power Lines

Power lines carry a substantial load of electric current—from generating plants to substations and eventually...
Power Outage Safety Tips for Homeowners
candle lit in home to provide light during power outage
  • Safety
October 2, 2019
John Sims

Power Outage Safety Tips for Homeowners

As a homeowner, you should be well-acquainted with the need for preventive maintenance to keep...