Safety
Electrical safety is important! At UI, we want you and your family to be safe inside and outside your home - and businesses and their employees to be safe at their facilities. Recognizing unsafe conditions and preventing electrical mishaps is the first step to being safe. To report an emergency call 800 7 CALL UI (800.722.5584).
Safety Myths and Tips
Electrical Safety Myths
Help us promote electrical safety by helping us dispel these common misconceptions.
Generator Safety
Electrical generators can be helpful and convenient, but they must be used safely.
Safety Tips
At UI, we want you and your family to be safe. Follow these safety tips when dealing with electricity and power lines.
Digging Safety
If you plan on doing any excavation work, notify Call before you dig before you begin. It’s the law.
Storm Information
Once the power is out, you may not be able to view our safety tips, so download a copy for your reference and print it out to have it handy when storms are on the horizon.
Storm Checklist
Prepare for outages with our Storm Checklist.
Extreme Weather Tips
Winter winds and ice aren't the only threats to electrical service and safety in Connecticut. Hurricanes can create warm-weather threats that are just as serious.