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...
As creative as scammers get, it’s important to be vigilant and remember that anyone can be targeted. If a scammer targets you, they may also target your neighbor. That’s why we must continue to raise awareness. Together, we can #StopScams.
Oftentimes, door-to-door scammers will misrepresent themselves. Not only their identity, but they will also misrepresent what their true intentions are. In those situations, scammers are generally looking to obtain your personal and account information to switch your...
Students are heading back to school in a few short weeks. And in some school districts, this is the first time students have hopped on a school bus or been in a physical classroom in almost 18 months! One thing is for sure - we can all use a refresher on...
George Culbertson didn’t think twice when he came upon a horrific vehicle crash on Interstate 476 in Montgomery County. On his way home from work, the field supervisor and third-generation firefighter did what he has so many times before. First, he used his Montgomery...
Do you intend to plant trees, shrubs or flower beds in your yard or start up a backyard construction project in the near future? If so, be sure to call 811 before you start! Make the call, for your safety and the safety of others. Everyone should make...
Safety is a core value for us at PPL. Because of that, we have many procedures in place to keep employees safe on the job. One particular safety procedure, referred to as "circle for safety," requires that employees check the surroundings of their company vehicle...
What does a utility scam look like? These emojis will help you remember!
When it comes to responding to emergencies and keeping the public safe, police, firefighters, and ambulance personnel are critical. And we want to make sure they’re safe while protecting the public, particularly when they are working around overhead and underground...