Electrical Safety Tips

At Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), we are committed to working safely and effectively to protect members and employees. We strive to bring you the power of safety through education and community outreach, with safety tools, resources, and programs such as CEC’s Hot Line Demonstration, our Safety City Presentation for students, and our First Responders Electrical Hazards Training.

CEC is proud to be an active participant in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), a comprehensive system-wide approach to improving safety. Additional recognition includes full safety accreditation from the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Assocation's (PREA) Job Training & Safety Program -- which promotes the highest standards of safety among electric co-ops in Pennsylvania and emphasizes CEC’s dedication to safety.

When it comes to electricity inside and outside of your home, safety should always be your number one priority.

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Safety Tips

Downed Power Line Safety

Fallen power lines can cause serious injury or death. Learn what to do if you encounter a downed line, and how to get away safely.

Power Outage Safety

Power outages happen. Do you know what to do to keep yourself and your family safe? Learn how to prepare an outage kit, keep your food safe, handle short and extended outages, and more.

Generator Safety

When severe storms and natural disasters cause power outages, it can be an inconvenience—or even a problem—to be without electricity. Purchasing a backup generator can help with preparation for such power outages and provide peace of mind.

Home Electrical Safety

Do you know how often GFCIs should be tested? Or what safety tips directly apply to your basement area? Learn about household safety.

Outdoor Electrical Safety

Trees, tools and power lines can be a deadly combination. Learn how to stay safe while landscaping, digging and completing outdoor projects.

Power Line Equipment Safety

Whats on a pole? Find out more on how to stay safe around the equipment CEC uses to bring electricity to your home.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity matters now more than ever. These tips can help you protect your personal and confidential information.