Monthly Resource Guide
For December 2021
Publications & Communications
We typically release resources at least two months in advance, but don’t forget the current-month social resources. If you haven’t checked it out already, October’s package features Co-op Month, Public Power Month, Teen Driving Safety Week and Fire Prevention Week, among other topics.
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Graphics & Artwork
Explainer Video:
Print Design: Holiday Lighting
Infographic: Important Inventions
Infographic: Holiday Stressors
Social Media Resources
December's Social Media Package includes images, graphics, and sample posts with webpage links. Topics include Shut the Front Door! (efficiency), holiday lighting, light strand recycling and more! You can download one, several, or the complete package.
SM Graphic:
SM Explainer Video:
SM Graphic:
Articles
Deck the halls safely (from library)
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There’s nothing like putting up lights and decorations to get you in the holiday spirit. It’s something that many do each and every year without incident, yet the holidays are also one of the most hazardous times of the year.
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Old songs call it the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season carries a high degree of stress for many people. The final months of the year include added pressures that may affect well-being, relationships, finances and other factors.
Member Spotlight
Check out how some members are using resources:
Once Power is Out, How is it Safely Restored infographic, South Central Electric Association, Minn.
Farm Safety social media post, New-Mac Electric Cooperative, Mo. 
Power Line Safety After The Storm article, Menard Electric Cooperative, Ill.
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Power Line Awareness video, Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa
Safe Electricity Updates
We'll walk through the Safe Electricity website resources together. Register for a webinar today:
Board Member Bio
Read about Board Member Jim Thompson, who says safety is something all utilities can come together on; that safety is done better together than individually. 
Managing 500 Million Trees
The 2021 Trees & Utilities Conference will be held Oct. 26-28 in Minneapolis. Approximately 500 million trees run adjacent and under electric distribution and transmission lines, and utility vegetation managers play a vital role in maintaining both urban and traditional forests. Attendees can learn what’s trending in vegetation management and hear about cutting-edge research. To learn more, visit the agenda page.
Questions about resources or your membership?
Please contact us at info@SafeElectricity.org. We are always here to help.