Home Safety
Make your home safe and secure for you and your family by following our safety tips.
- Build Safety into Your Renovation Plans. Build safety into your plans, whether they involve major repairs or simple fixture replacement.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety. Recognize the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning to protect yourself and your family.
- Living with Natural Gas. Tips to help you safely use this important energy source.
- Right Tree – Right Place. Don't plant tall trees near hydro equipment and power lines. Tree planting is hard work and you want to do it right the first time. We can help you choose the best tree for your location.
- Security Lighting. Protect your property and make it safer with security lighting.
- Senior Safety. Prevent falls and burns and generally make your home a safer place for seniors.
- Smart Living Newsletter: information on energy efficiency, environmental issues, and safe seasonal activities.
- Surge Protection for Your Home & Small Business.
- Tips to Stay Out of Hot Water. Setting and using your electric or natural gas water heater to save energy and avoid scalds.
- CFL Safety. Read about CFL safety concerns.
Call Before You Dig. Steps to follow when calling before you dig, and how calling now can save you money, as well as your life.
Permits and Inspections. If you're planning a renovation or adding a building to a farm yard, an electrical permit must be obtained from Manitoba Hydro.
