Special Agent Storm is on a mission to help you prepare and Be Storm Smart!
Frequently Asked Questions
Severe storms and natural disasters can cause a variety of electrical safety hazards in and around our homes. Lightning, downed power lines, and floods are just a few of the serious safety concerns associated with storms. Unfortunately, many of these electrical safety hazards remain long after the storm itself has passed.
To help protect you from storm-related electrical hazards, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Mid-State 8 Electric Cooperatives are providing answers to common storm safety questions about: