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Safety Tips to Remember When Using a Power Generator
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  • Safety
July 10, 2019
John Sims

Safety Tips to Remember When Using a Power Generator

For those who live in more rural areas, you probably have your fair share of...
What to Do with Substation Fires
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  • Safety
March 20, 2019
John Sims

What to Do with Substation Fires

Substation fires can be among the most intimidating destructive forces, and there are a number...
Your Emergency Plan for a Winter Power Outage
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  • Safety
December 19, 2018
John Sims

Your Emergency Plan for a Winter Power Outage

There are many reasons why you might experience a power outage in the winter, from...
Dangers of Power Lines
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  • Safety
November 28, 2018
John Sims

Dangers of Power Lines

While many power lines now sit below ground, those above still pose significant risks. Not...
3 Power Outage Recovery Tips to Safely Get Your Power Back
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  • Safety
October 10, 2018
John Sims

3 Power Outage Recovery Tips to Safely Get Your Power Back

We've all had one of those days: you're at home, relaxing, when something with your...
Phone Apps to the Rescue During Power Outages!
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  • Safety
September 12, 2018
John Sims

Phone Apps to the Rescue During Power Outages!

Smartphones are more powerful than ever, and they can be used in many situations, even...
Hazardous Signs Your Generator Needs Repair
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  • Safety
August 1, 2018
John Sims

Hazardous Signs Your Generator Needs Repair

Homeowners install home generators for a variety of reasons. Often, they want protection for critical...
Blackouts Can Affect Your Water Supply Too
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  • Safety
July 25, 2018
John Sims

Blackouts Can Affect Your Water Supply Too

When the Power Fails Blackouts are an unpredictable and unfortunate event in modern existence. Whether...
Be Careful of Fire During Power Outages
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  • Safety
June 27, 2018
John Sims

Be Careful of Fire During Power Outages

When the power goes out, the risk of fire goes up unless you know for...
An Unexpected Source of Home and Roof Damage
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  • Safety
  • Tips and Tricks
June 20, 2018
John Sims

An Unexpected Source of Home and Roof Damage

With their bushy tails and cute, furry faces, you may not think of squirrels as...
Remember Carbon Monoxide Safety When Using Generators During Power Outages
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  • Safety
June 13, 2018
John Sims

Remember Carbon Monoxide Safety When Using Generators During Power Outages

Portable backup generators are a great way to access power in the event of an...
Preventing Lyme Disease from Rodent Carriers in Your Home
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  • Safety
April 11, 2018
John Sims

Preventing Lyme Disease from Rodent Carriers in Your Home

Did you know that Lyme disease may be hiding in your home on the backs...
Dangerous Diseases from Squirrels in the Home
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  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
  • Safety
April 4, 2018
John Sims

Dangerous Diseases from Squirrels in the Home

Most people do not encourage squirrels to nest or live in their home, and for...
Don't Bring Squirrels Indoors as Pets
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  • Safety
March 28, 2018
John Sims

Don't Bring Squirrels Indoors as Pets

It can be hard not to smile when watching squirrels chase each other around the...