Monthly Resource Guide
For December 2020 Publications
& Communications
NEW! IMPROVED!
You’ll notice this Monthly Resource Guide (MRG) is organized a bit differently so that resources are literally at your fingertips, including coordinated social media (SM) resources. MRGs will now include a downloadable SM package and artwork files for graphics. We would love to hear how you like the new layout; simply reply to this email and let us know what you think!
Graphics & Artwork
Infographics: Electrical Safety Myths
Infographic: Holiday Gift Guide
Print Design: New Year's Resolutions
Social Media Resources
Holiday Lighting Tips Video

This month's Social Media Package includes images, graphics, sample posts with webpage links, videos, and animated posts. Topics include holiday safety, lighting safety, pet safety, holiday images and more! You can choose to download one, two or the complete package.
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Coloring Page
Consider creating a coloring contest for your readers or ask kids to post a picture of themselves and their fury friends!
Articles
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The winter holiday season is a busy time of year for many of us. Along with putting out decorations and baking cookies, we often spend more time in our cars than usual: shopping for presents, traveling to family gatherings or attending holiday events.
Electric cars offer many benefits to both their owners and the environment! Driving an electric car emits 54% fewer carbon dioxide emissions per mile than the average new gasoline car. Moreover, the cost of ‘fueling’ an electric vehicle averages $1.20 per gallon, much less than the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline.

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This holiday season, think “smart” and consider giving a loved one (or yourself) a gift that keeps on giving. Many smart devices reduce home energy use, which can put a little more jingle in your pocket. Consider these five energy-saving smart gadgets while shopping this holiday season.
Press Release: Harvest Safety
Fall harvest is a busy time for farmers, but safety, especially around electrical hazards, should always be a priority.

This just in: We have revamped our media section at SafeElectricity.org (public site).
Link to the news releases on your social media accounts, personalize/modify them for your publications or website and attribute your expert to the quotes.
Worth Repeating
Infographic: Lighting Safety
Infographics: Outdoor Lighting
Member Spotlight
Check out how some members are using resources:
Love the Outdoors infographic, Kandiyohi Power Cooperative, Minnesota
Outdoor Electrical Hazards infographic, Duck River Electric, Tennessee
Avoid Fire Hazards graphic, K.C. Electric Association, Colorado

Pet Safety social media post, City of Red Bud, Illinois
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Do you have a virtual event, conference or team meeting coming up suitable for a Safe Electricity program update? We would love to share all the new member resources available. For more information, contact Kerri Taylor at krtaylor@illinois.edu or info@SafeElectricity.org. 
We'll walk through the Safe Electricity website resources together! Register for a webinar today:

Tuesday, October 20 at 10 a.m. CDT