Monthly Resource Guide
For January 2021 Publications
& Communications
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Help those you serve to stay safe in colder months. January resources feature the following safety topics: space heater use, winter storms, and downed lines. You can also plug in general but hot-topic articles and graphics about working from home and CDC mask-wearing guidelines. In addition, scroll down to check out how members are using Safe Electricity resources and read about Executive Director Erin Hollinshead’s recent award from Association Forum out of Chicago.
Graphics & Artwork
Infographic: Space Heater Safety
Print Design: Space Heater Safety
Infographic: Working From Home
Print Design: Winter Downed Lines
Social Media Resources
This month's Social Media Package includes images, graphics, sample posts with webpage links, videos, and animated posts. Topics include space heater safety, Cut Your Energy Costs Day (Jan. 10), downed line safety, winter storm safety and more! You can choose to download one, two or the complete package.
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Articles
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Most people don’t enjoy wearing masks. They are inconvenient and put the kibosh on social interaction. They can give us the sudden urge to take a deep breath and they can make it difficult for others to hear us, to name just some of the downsides.
WORKING FROM HOME: Got the work-from-home blues?
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If you joined the masses who began working from home after COVID-19 hit the U.S., or even if you worked from a home office prior to its arrival, you know working from home has its challenges. As CNBC reported, “It used to be that working remotely was a perk. These days it’s about survival.”

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If you can’t remember when you purchased your space heater, it might be time to replace it. Just like the flip phones of yesteryear have progressed into today’s modern cell phone, portable space heaters have come a long way too. Most of today’s models have built-in safety features ...
Worth Repeating
Social Media: Winter Efficiency
Member Spotlight
Check out how some members are using resources:
Why is My Power Out infographic, Adams Electric Cooperative, Illinois
Empower yourself when the lights go off article, Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
Create your own superhero coloring page insert, Clark County REMC, Indiana

Electrical safety webpage featuring Safety Sadie Videos, Polk Burnett Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin
Watt's the Difference infographic, People’s Energy Cooperative, Minnesota

Halloween decorating social media post, Mountain View Electric Association, Colorado
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Safe Electricity’s Executive Director Erin Hollinshead has been named a Forty Under 40 recipient by the Association Forum, or the “Association of Associations” in Chicago. It is a prestigious competition that recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate high potential for continued success in leadership roles and exhibit a strong passion for the association management and nonprofit industries. Congratulations, Erin!
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