A major ice storm hit our northern territory beginning late March 29, leaving tens of thousands of GLE members without power. Because of the extent of the damage this storm has caused, GLE expects restoration efforts will take multiple days to complete. Damage to the cooperative’s electric infrastructure is extensive with many broken poles and […]
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Great Lakes Energy brings electric service to our members using both overhead and underground distribution and service lines. Although underground lines and ground-based transformers are more protected from weather damage, they can be more at risk from human activity, such as excavating. Below is a list of safety tips that will help protect you and
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Electric shock drowning (ESD) is a hidden danger that takes many lives each year. Prevent ESD with these electrical safety tips for swimmers and boaters!
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The weather can be unpredictable and destructive. While we do our best to minimize power outages, often they are beyond our control. Power outages can lead to more than just your lights going out. An outage can force sensitive electronics to shutdown unexpectedly which can result in data loss or damage to electrical systems. When power
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With the arrival of warmer weather months, so too, comes the appearance of more work zones along our community roads. Follow these important tips to ensure you are doing the most to ensure a safe work zone for GLE lineworkers and other work crews along the roadside. Together we can improve safety on both sides
A little prevention can go a long way. You already practice fire safety, but fire prevention is the best way to protect your family – and that starts with ensuring that your electrical systems and appliances are functioning properly and safely. Run through this checklist regularly, since electrical malfunction can happen at any time and
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