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DSO Electric Cooperative Inc. | 201 Dakota Drive | Solomon, KS 67480 | PO Box 286 | 1-800-376-3533

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Almost all indoor electric accidents can be prevented if safety is kept in mind.
  • Unless you are qualified, get expert help with wiring improvements in your home or office.
  • Know where the fuse box or circuit breaker is and how to operate it.
  • Make sure your hands and feet are dry when using electric appliances.
  • Don't set applicances where they can fall into water.
  • Keep a Class "C" extinguisher within easy reach for electrical fires. Periodically check it to make sure it is operating properly.
  • Use plactic caps in outlets when not in use.
  • Visit the Kids Energy Zone to teach your children about electric safety.
Maintenance
  • Make sure plugs and prongs are not loose or worn.
  • Check cords for fraying or nicks.
  • Make sure cords are placed where they will not be tripped over or receive excessive wear (like under rugs).
  • Turn off and repair any appliance that sputters, stalls, sparks or gives the slightest shock.
Unplugged, Safety
  • Never yank the appliance cord from the electric outlet.
  • Don't overload wall outlets with adapters.
  • Always unplug an appliance before cleaning it.
  • It's always safer to unplug an appliance if you are not using it. (It also saves electircity.)

 

Home Generators Require CAUTION!!

If you own a home generator, always follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operations. During a power outage, DO NOT plug a generator into the circuit box as it could cause physical harm to line crews working to restore your power.

 

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  • About Us
    • Vision, Mission, & Core Values
    • Members Policies
    • Bylaws / Rules & Regulations
    • Cooperative History
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Capital Credits
    • Rates
    • Forms
      • Auto Pay
      • Apply for Service
      • Budget Billing Plan
      • Light Outage Form
      • Prepaid Agreement
      • Request for Donation Form
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
    • Directors and Consultants
    • Annual Meeting
  • My Home
    • Why Is My Bill So High?
    • Energy Savings
      • Energy Saving Tips
    • Office and Payment Locations
    • Payment Options
    • Residential Budget Billing
    • Transfer Service
    • Smarthub Signup Instructions
  • My Business
    • Energy Saving Strategies
    • Sector Reports
    • Technology Applications
  • Outage Map
  • Products & Services
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Air Source Heat Pumps
    • Geothermal Heat Pump
      • Heat Pump Rebates
      • Certificate of Installation
    • Water Heater Energy Efficiency Program
      • Water Heater Rebate
    • Compact Fluorescent Light
      • CFL Color
    • TESCO
      • Surge Suppression - Information Request
  • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Youth Programs
      • Youth Tour Information Request Form
    • Kansas Country Living
    • DS0 Scholarship Program
  • Renewables
    • BioMass
    • Geothermal Energy
    • Hydrogen
    • Hydropower
    • Solar Energy
    • Wind Energy
  • Safety
    • Education
    • Phone Scams
    • Safety
      • Electric Shock Safety
      • Energy Theft
      • Flood Safety
      • Generator Safety
      • Holiday Lighting Safety
      • Inside Safety
      • Outdoor Safety
      • Hot Weather Safety
  • 4KW Solar
  • Capital Credits
  • Contact Us