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September is National Preparedness Month. Is your family prepared?

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to think about how we can protect ourselves, our families and our communities when unexpected emergencies happen. Whether it’s a severe storm, a power outage or another type of emergency, being prepared can make all the difference.  

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A stronger grid against storms

A stronger grid against storms

Updated at 11 a.m. Friday (3/2): Today’s nor’easter with its high winds is causing a lot of damage throughout our service area, and more bad weather is to come. There are many individual repair locations, so some outages may be prolonged. We urge customers to prepare...

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Do you have an emergency plan?

Do you have an emergency plan?

What would we do if a severe storm caused us to lose electricity for several days? What would we eat? Would we have enough to drink? What else did my family need to be prepared? Every family has its own needs. Some of us have children, pets or are caring for someone with special medical needs. Part of being prepared is making plans ahead of time and we have all the resources you need to make a plan.

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Unplugged outdoor lighting

Unplugged outdoor lighting

Summer is a great time to entertain your family and friends outdoors. My family spends a lot of time outdoors, and I'm all for taking the family fun outside to reduce our energy use and beautifying the backyard and patio. Upgrading to energy-efficient outdoor lighting...

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Cheap and easy life hacks to save energy

Cheap and easy life hacks to save energy

Saving energy doesn't have to be hard, time-consuming, inconvenient or expensive. You’ll be surprised to know the little things you can do to save on your electric bill. It took me awhile to get in the habit of doing these simple life hacks, but after seeing my...

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10 ways to beat the heat this summer

10 ways to beat the heat this summer

The scorching hot days and steaming, muggy nights have returned. It’s time to break out the bathing suits, hats, sunscreen and other things “summer.” On some of the hottest days of summer, it might feel like you can’t escape the heat and humidity, especially if you...

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