Monthly Resource Guide

For May 2021 Publications & Communications If you could easily draw on a napkin ways to stay safe around overhead power lines, how would you do it? Leave that to us, because we are helping you observe Electrical Safety Month with five (5!) new short videos! Captivate those you serve with easy-to-understand drawings about power line safety. You’ll also find many other great resources to spread the word about electrical safety.  In addition, help your members step up to safety with new graphics about ladder use. May electrical safety articles touch on what to look for as a renter/homeowner and yard improvements/projects.

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Five NEW Animated Videos

Tip 1: Stay Away from Power Lines Tip 4: Accidents and Downed Power Lines

Tip 2: Never Touch a Power Line Tip 5: Bystanders and Downed Power Lines

Tip 3: Maintain a 10-Foot Distance

Graphics & Artwork

Infographic: Ladder Safety Print Graphic: Avoid Ladder Missteps Infographic: Electricity 101 Youth Activity: Safety Sadie Word Search

Social Media Resources

May's Social Media Package includes images, graphics, and sample posts with webpage links. Topics include Electrical Safety Month, ladder safety, electrical safety for children, Safe Boating Week and more! You can download one, several, or the complete package.

SM Graphic: Avoid Ladder Missteps SM Graphic: Memorial Day

SM Graphic: Electrical Safety Month SM Graphic: Equipment Tampering

SM Graphic: Safe Boating Week SM Graphic: Electrical Safety for Youth

Articles

Overhead Power Line Safety: Improving your yard [554 words with corresponding graphics] When the temperature warms to signal the arrival of spring, many of us begin planning improvements to our outdoor spaces. This could include adding or maintaining a swimming pool, building a deck, adding a patio or assembling play equipment for your family to enjoy.

Electrical Safety: Renters and homeowners 516 words with corresponding graphics] Whether you are renting or buying, the process of looking for a house, condo or apartment can be overwhelming, especially for young people moving out on their own or new families ready to relocate to larger places. Along with looking for a good value, the right neighborhood or curb appeal, it’s also a good idea to look for signs of potential electrical trouble…

Member Spotlight Check out how some members are using resources:

Power Restoration infographic, Perennial Public Power District, NE Electrical Safety Myth vs Fact infographic and Smart Home Technology pictograph, Highline Electric Association, CO

Working From Home infographic, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative, Inc., IA Storm Preparedness social media graphic, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, MO

Power Restoration social media post, Fayette Electric Cooperative, TX Stay Away from Downed Lines social media graphic, Barton County Electric Cooperative, Inc., MO

Safe Electricity Updates

We'll walk through the Safe Electricity website resources together. Register for a webinar today: Tuesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. CT Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CT  EEC Board Member Bio Read about Board Member Sean Vanslyke’s unwavering and selfish attitude toward safety. We are proud to showcase Board members like Sean, who never compromise when it comes to safety.

Questions about resources or your membership? Please contact us at info@SafeElectricity.org. We are always here to help.

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