Safety
DELAYED BUOY SAFETY LINE INSALLATION AT MCCLURE AND DAM 3
Marquette, Mich. – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that due to significant spring runoff and continued spill operations, buoy safety lines will not be installed at the McClure and Dam 3 reservoirs until after Memorial Day. Buoy safety lines are typically installed prior to Memorial Day; however, current high-flow conditions and active spillways…
Read MoreElectric Meter Safety – A Little Space Keeps Everyone Safe
Your electric meter quietly does its job every day, but it also comes with important safety considerations. A little space and the right precautions help protect you, your neighbors, first responders, and UPPCO crews. Below, we’ll cover how to safely maintain access to your meter, why tampering is dangerous, and how to recognize when a…
Read MoreStaying Safe with Portable Generators
When winter storms knock out power across the U.P., many households rely on portable generators to keep a few essential comforts running. Whether you’re powering a refrigerator, running a sump pump, or keeping a space heater on, generators can make a big difference during an outage. At UPPCO, we care deeply about the safety of…
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