Electricity provides our homes and businesses with a host of benefits. Many of the activities we take for granted would be impossible without the help of this powerful energy source.

The power of electricity is appreciated for the help it brings in heating and cooling our homes, providing light and refrigeration and opening the door to worldwide information via our televisions and computers. But that enormous power can pose a danger to property and people. That's why it's important to treat electricity and electric appliances with respect and caution.

As with most accidents, those involving electricity usually stem from carelessness and lack of knowledge. To learn more about specific hazards, please choose from the topics listed in the right-hand menu.

Your Home's Wiring

Shock Protectors

Appliance Safety

Use Cord Common Sense

Outdoor Fixtures

Be Prepared