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Energy Safety is an important topic that is often overlooked; however, understanding this topic can be a matter of life or death. Students need to appreciate how to use energy--such as electricity--safely and to notice if there are any dangers with energy use at home--such as natural gas leaks. Check out these Web sites for more information.

Electrical Safety On Your Farm, Alliant Energy - Learn about energy conservation, rebates and financing programs, electrical safety, stray voltage prevention, and on-site generation for your farm.

"Follow the Rules" is a safety campaign developed by We Energies to teach K-5 students about energy safety. Download the "Follow the Rules" energy safety Teacher's Guide at www.we-energies.com/educators/ (click on Safety Spotlight). Find free lesson plans and activities for May, National Electric Safety Month.

Wisconsin Public Service Kids Safety Site includes experiments and activities for all ages. Check out the Shock Blocker game and Home Safety Audit.
http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/safetyforkids/

Enterprise for Education provides excellent resources about Electric Safety. Visit their web site to receive complimentary samples of their products.

Federal Emergency Management Agency; U.S. Fire Administration
Winter Fires-Safety Tips for the Home
PDF: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/l-97.pdf
(212 KB)
Word: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/doc/publications/l-097.doc
(55 KB)

National Fire Safety Council, Inc.
Brochures are available at your local fire station that explain the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and the importance of Electrical Safety.

Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-4770.

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