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Electrical Fire Prevention:
Be prepared. Stay safe. 

Jan 14, 2021

Electrical fires were one of the leading causes of fire-related deaths in the past five years.  However, simple safety tips and regular home maintenance can reduce the risk of electrical fires, keeping you and your family safe.   Prevent Electrical Fires at Home: The Basics You can help prevent electrical fires at home simply by using your home’s electrical system properly. Look around for electrical hazards in your home and correct them. Certain items can expose you and your family to the risk of fire, such as: Electrical cords under rugs or pinched behind f... Read more...

Severe Weather:What you Need to Know

 

Dec 18, 2019

IT'S NOT IF....IT'S WHEN.  Winter is here and winter storms are inevitable -when they meet our outdated electric power infrastructure, the result is often widespread power outages.  The time to prepare is before severe weather hits. It’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the next storm hits-will you and your loved ones be ready? And what do you need to do to better prepare at home, work, school, and on the road? Winter weather preparedness consists of THREE SIMPLE STEPS: 1.PREPARE YOUR HOME AND FAMILY FOR SEVERE WEATHER Make ... Read more...

Springtime Is the Best Time to Invest

 

Apr 12, 2019

Spring cleaning shouldn’t be left to only home clutter or yard work. Now is also a time to clean up and upgrade your home or business’s electrical system!  Here are just some of the services we can provide to assure your home or business is as ready for the summer as you are! System Upgrades Do you own an older home? Is your business run in an older building? If you are planning on upgrading to new, large appliances or other equipment requiring a big source of electricity, it might be time to upgrade your electrical system. Consulting with us can help you deci... Read more...