Don’t: Leave your space heater unattended. Always unplug it before you leave the house or go to bed.
Don’t: Use an extension cord to plug in your space heater. It can cause the heater to overheat, and can be a tripping hazard.
Don’t: Place your space heater near curtains, clothing, furniture or bedding.
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New incentives available for electric vehicles
New incentive programs have been introduced to help consumers adopt electric vehicles. Through a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust, Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Public Power have announced three programs to help reduce the upfront cost of...
5 outdoor electrical hazards
1. Power Lines Always look up and out for power lines. Keep you and your equipment at least 10 feet away from power lines. 2. Outdoor Outlets These should be powered by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), whihc turns itself off it is senses a current leak or a...
Putting our story together
Putting our story together Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dawson PPD Lexington Headquarters 75191 Rd 433, Lexington NE Join us for a fun, educational day as we learn about the pieces that make up Dawson PPD's puzzle. Hear from experts about the public...