Caller ID can fib. Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you call the number listed on your cooperative’s website or utility bill. And don’t click those "sponsored" posts for the phone number. Scammers will put fake phone numbers on these ads to convince you to call them.
June is Home Safety Month. Did you know electrical issues are one of the leading causes of home fires in the U.S.? Protect your home and loved ones with these quick tips:
Check cords and plugs for damage - frayed wires can spark fires.
Always look up and look out for overhead power lines when using a ladder. Learn more about how to stay safe around overhead power lines: membersfirst.coop.
Wait! If an item that's plugged into an outlet drops into the water, don't pull the plug or reach in to get it. Instead, turn off the power at the main breaker panel. Learn more about how to stay safe when using electricity near water: membersfirst.coop.
Posting signs or flyers on utility poles is dangerous - it risks exposing you to the thousands of volts surging across the lines overhead, and it could cause injury, electrocution, or death of utility workers who need to climb that pole later to restore power.
