March 05, 2010
Household chores like laundry seem fairly safe. But hidden problems like lint buildup in a dryer could lead to higher energy bills due to inefficiency and, ultimately, hazardous conditions in your home.
December 22, 2009
Household chores like laundry seem fairly safe. But hidden problems like lint buildup in a dryer could lead to higher energy bills due to inefficiency and, ultimately, hazardous conditions in your home.
November 04, 2009
Accidents around the home result in millions of injuries to the most vulnerable members of your family — young children and pets — each year.With a few precautions, these & other injuries can be avoided
November 04, 2009
Animals? Storms? Trees? What causes the most outages?
September 02, 2009
Preperation Key for Home Fire Safety
September 02, 2009
Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe from lightning:
May 11, 2009
Severe weather is part of living in Iowa. How you respond to it can save lives!
April 21, 2009
Call Before You Dig-Its the Law
April 21, 2009
While consumers are steering towards CFLs to save energy some concerns about the mercury linger.
April 21, 2009
To protect electric reliability and personal safety it is important that your Access Energy Cooperative crews periodically trim trees near power lines.
April 21, 2009
Those who live on farms know that not only is it hard work, but it can be dangerous, too.
February 02, 2009
Snow and ice storms are an inevitable part of the winter season and they can lead to downed power lines and outages. Remember the following tips to stay safe and warm should you find yourself in the dark after a severe winter event:
January 14, 2009
Often called the “silent killer” because of its odorless, tasteless, and colorless nature, carbon monoxide remains the leading cause of accidental poisonings in the U.S. Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning claims nearly 500 lives and causes more than 15,000 visits to hospital emergency departments.
January 07, 2009
Space Heater Safety
January 07, 2009
Broiler Fire Sparks Recall by Viessmann US
January 07, 2009
Effective April 1, 2009, the State Fire Marshall will require all new residential construction to be equipped with dual sensor smoke detectors.
November 12, 2008
Don’t Put Signs on Poles. If you feel you need to display signs, please use the 10 foot rule...
November 12, 2008
Use the following tips to keep electrical hazards from haunting you this Halloween:
September 23, 2008
A “fake” purse or watch may make you angry, but they don’t carry the risk of injury or death. On the other hand, counterfeit electrical products can be dangerous
September 23, 2008
Access Energy Cooperative encourages users of mercury-containing products to become familiar with and follow requirements of local laws for safe disposal and recycling.