Safe Electricity®

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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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Storms and Electrical Safety

Learn about electrical hazards that can lurk during and after a storm and how to stay safe.
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About Us

Launched in 2001, 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.
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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