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Know how to stay cool if the power goes out on a hot, day: SafeElectricity.org/keep-cool-powers

PLEASE SHARE: A severe thunderstorm outbreak in the Midwest, fueled by an unusually strong storm system, is possible today with intense tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts possible.

Remember to keep your devices charged in case of a power outage, unplug electronic devices such as televisions and computers to help to eliminate damage from power surges, secure outdoor items like patio furniture, and ‼️NEVER plug a backup generator directly into your home‼️ — it could cause ‘backfeed’ and seriously injure anyone near power lines, especially crews working to restore power.

Learn more about emergency preparedness:

Emergency Preparedness During An Electrical Outage - Safe Electricity Weather, accidents and storms can disrupt the electricity we are so used to having. Sometimes electricity flickers momentarily then comes back. But serious damage to power lines and the electrical grid can cause outages for days, or weeks. Here’s valuable information to keep you safe and comfortab...

Four Safe Electricity member resources have received Communicator Awards of Distinction from The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.

These award-winning resources are available to help electric utility members support safety outreach in their communities:

🏆 Safe Electricity Website Redesign, Trades and Associations
🏆 Safe Electricity Blog, Features Copywriting
🏆 6 Ways to Keep Your RV Cool Reel, Social Media: Causes and Awareness
🏆 Coffee with Kerri Webinar, Immersive Experience: Series Campaign

We are honored to be recognized for work that supports our electric utility members as they raise awareness of energy efficiency and share safety messages that help reduce injuries and save lives.

It's wildfire season, and outages are sometimes planned safety measures — called public safety power shutoffs, or PSPS events. Electric utilities may use them as a last resort during extreme fire weather to help reduce the risk of sparking a wildfire. Learn why PSPS events happen, how much notice you can expect and why restoration can take time:

Why Can Power Go Out During Wildfire Season? - Safe Electricity Wildfire season doesn’t just bring smoke and heat, it can also bring power outages — sometimes called blackouts. In some cases, an outage is an intentional, planned safety measure called a public safety power shutoff (PSPS). Utilities use PSPS events as a last-resort measure to reduce the risk t...