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Safe Electricity®

A public information program created by the Energy Education Council.
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Resources that Save Lives and Reduce Injuries

Safe Electricity®  is the award-winning, public awareness program of the Energy Education Council, which was established in 1952 on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in Springfield, Ill., Safe Electricity operates under University of Illinois Extension and is led by the EEC Board of Directors. Since the Safe Electricity® program was created in 2001, it has provided thousands of safety-minded resources to its more than 500 electric utility members to help save lives and reduce injuries.

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Downed Power Line Awareness

Learn how one teen stayed safe after her car struck a downed power line during a storm.

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About Us

Launched in 1991, Safe Electricity® is a public information campaign created by the Energy Education Council.

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Knowledge is Power

Learn how to avoid dangerous and life-threatening electrical interactions in your home, at school and at play.

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Become a Member

Join this unified industry effort to promote electrical safety through comprehensive public outreach and education.

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4-H Youth Programs

Safe Electricity® promotes efficient and safe use of electricity through educational materials and programs for youth.

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License to Live

Rules of the road for all drivers on what to do if they collide with a power pole, utility box, or other electrical equipment.

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