News, Warnings, Headlines & Seasonal Items
Be on top of the latest news, warnings, dangers, and headlines across the world. Included are electrical articles and everyday article that deal in everything electrical and electric in and around your home. Seasonal articles will be covered to keep you informed and safe. If there is something threating you and it is associated with electrical, I'll post it here.
Solar Electric Car Charging Stations Springing Up..An Emerging Infrastructure
Here's a look at the newest infrastructure for charging cars that are popping up across the land.
As electric cars become more popular and more are on the road, there will need to be chargers to recharge cars. This new initiative to place solar-powered chargers across the nation is the first step in making the electric car a real winner on the...
Hurricane Irene Hits North Carolina
Hurricane Irene has hit the East Coast in North Carolina. Amid the heavy winds, high surf, and crashing waves, coastal and low-lying areas are seeing flooding. This will likely be prevalant along the East Coast from North Caroline to New York to New Jersey.
Three Earthquakes in 48 Hours Rock the World
In only 48 hours, a string of earthquakes have rocked areas of the world.
Hurricane Earl Threatens The East Coast...Be Prepared!
The first day of September in 2010 could be remembered as the start of the east coast hurricane, Earl. As hurricane warnings go out, now is the time to get prepared for the storm, not after it arrives.
Downed Power Lines – Hurricane Hazards
Hurricanes and other inclement weather cause power outages and downed power lines. This article takes a look at what to do and what not to do in and around downed power lines. Electrical safety practices should be followed in natural disasters.
Electrical Devices You Need When Storms Hit
Before severe storms hit your home, be prepared by having the right electrical devices in standby mode.
Electrical Devices You Need When Storms Hit
Before severe storms hit your home, be prepared by having the right electrical devices in standby mode.
Top Three Natural Disasters of 2008
Living in the mid-section of the United States posed some particularly trying weather conditions in 2008. Natural disasters were all around us and it seems that the global warming that we've all heard so much about has only made the strength and frequency of the storms more destructive.
National Electrical Code Phone Application
Instead of carrying an outdated National Electrical Code book around, why not try this new software that gives your smart phone the capability to access the National Electrical Codes and changes in a snap!
Thankgiving Turkey Blunders
Some will say there's nothing like a Thanksgiving turkey that is cooked in a deep fryer with peanut oil. Although it is a great tasting bird, there are dangers that can make your turkey a flaming bundle. In fact, it may just start your garage ablaze!