Monthly Resource Guide from Safe Electricity

Monthly Resource Guide: October

Greetings!

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month

Spark awareness. Stop hazards. Share safety.

Fire safety heroes: Share this fun checklist to help kids become home fire safety champs.
When sparks fly, help others act quickly and safely with this guide for putting out electrical fires.
Don't sleep on safety. Charging devices on beds is a hot hazard. Promote a no-charge zone and use social to post safer sleeping habits.
Fall nights call for firepits — not fire risks. Share why bonfires and power lines don't mix.

Don't-miss power outage prep:

Mutual aid 101. Help your community understand how utilities work together to restore power after major outages.
Why trim trees? Tree-related issues cause most outages. Share this reel to spread the word.
Medical device safety: Share this guide for those relying on powered medical equipment.

October also hosts Clean Energy and Energy Awareness Month

Link to this blog or download this article for ways to go green with geothermal energy, and share these renewable energy FAQs.

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Use this month:

Camping hack:

keep your RV cool

Download New Graphics

Infographic:

How to Put Out Electrical Fires

Print graphic:

Be a Fire Safety Hero

Social Media Resources

October's social media package includes images and sample posts with webpage links. Topics include Energy Awareness Month, fire prevention, overhead power lines, holiday decorating, tree trimming, and first responders.

SM Graphic:

Fire Prevention

SM Graphic:

First Responder Safety

SM Graphic:

Bonfire and Power Lines

Member Spotlight

Check out how members are using resources:

We loved this clever idea to donate a charitable gift basket with a safety theme! Resources included a pool safety infographic, electric shock drowning infographic, and a boating safety social media graphic, Crawford Electric Cooperative, Mo.

Keep Kids Safe Around Trees and Power Lines graphic design, MiEnergy Cooperative, Iowa/Minn.

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