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Safety/Security

Our top priority is safety.

Your safety and the security of your information are important to us.

We want you to know the risks of electricity and how to stay safe around it. And when extreme weather strikes, we want you to be prepared so you can keep your family safe and comfortable.  

We also want to help protect you from utility scams and other deceptive and misleading tactics you need to know to stop scammers in their tracks.  

Electrical safety’s the rule for back-to-school

Electrical safety’s the rule for back-to-school

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:...

Be on alert for energy marketing scams

Be on alert for energy marketing scams

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...

Keeping an eye on electrical safety in Lancaster

Keeping an eye on electrical safety in Lancaster

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...

Call 811 before you dig

Call 811 before you dig

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...

811 Safety Days coming to Lehigh Valley

811 Safety Days coming to Lehigh Valley

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...

Be a savvy scam stopper

Be a savvy scam stopper

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...

Stay warm and stay safe

Stay warm and stay safe

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...

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