It’s back to school season. Settling into a new school year routine takes time, and after the quiet summer months, we can all use a safety refresher to help keep our kiddos and the rest of the family safe around electricity. Electrical safety tips for in your home:...
Scammers often pick up their efforts during times of high inflation. They’ll tell you that if you switch and purchase your electricity supply from them, you’ll save tons of money. Sometimes, they aren’t being truthful. We want you to stay vigilant and know how to...
Miguel Cabrera didn’t think twice when he saw a ladder leaning up against a power line on his way to a job site in Lancaster. He immediately parked his vehicle, put his hazard lights on and approached a man on the ladder to make him aware of the hazard. “I walked up...
It’s a tradition that has been around since the early 1700s and every year, as the calendar flips to April, many prepare elaborate jokes to play on one another. But just as your zany siblings or friends attempted to fool you growing up, there are many people in this...
Our theater program is designed to give long-lasting lessons about electrical safety to more than 5,000 students this spring.
Are you planting any trees or shrubs this spring? If so, are you planning to call 811 before you start digging? If you think a hole being dug for trees or plants isn’t enough to make the free 811 call, you may be wrong. Some utilities could be buried inches below...
If you do any kind of excavation work as part of a business or at home, you won’t want to miss PA Safety Days events that Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc., is hosting across the state this year, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Beginning with Eastern Safety Day at...
We’re joining the Federal Trade Commission to recognize National Consumer Protection Week and the continuing efforts to educate customers on scams. We’re helping to work across the industry with our fellow utility partners, regulators, and law enforcement to stop...
Winter is prime season for space heaters. While space heaters can keep you comfortable, they can also be dangerous. When you're using an electric space heater to warm up your home, office, or business, follow these tips to stay safe: Only buy newer models with current...
As winter kicks into full gear, we can expect to see more snow and, of course, cold temperatures. While we all do our best to stay warm during these times, we may occasionally need a little extra help to keep ourselves, and our homes, cozy. This may mean using...