A field trip is always a treat for school kids.
But two fourth-graders at West Woods School in Hamden recently got a special surprise during their recent class outing to the Energize Connecticut Center in North Haven:
A visit from Dad.
When you’re making a holiday gift list and checking it twice, remember that the best present is a safe and efficient home where family members feel the warm glow of the season without worry.
In order to provide some holiday help, UIL Holdings Corporation and its family of companies — UI, SCG, CNG and Berkshire Gas — present a holiday safety and efficiency gift guide for everyone in the family.
The United Illuminating Company cares about your safety. If you see a downed power line, always assume it’s live and stay away. When working outside with ladders or trimming limbs, know where overhead power lines are and stay away. For more safety tips, visit uinet.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Heating season is here. It’s time to take precautions, inside and out. Outside, keep the gas meter clear of brush and leaves. Inside, have your gas furnace serviced and keep it clear of debris. If you smell or hear natural gas, call 911. Visit soconngas.com or cngcorp.com for more safety and efficiency tips. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Stay warm and safe this winter.
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While the path of Hurricane Joaquin is still uncertain, we continue to monitor forecasts and prepare. Here are five things you can do to stay informed:
The United Illuminating Company (UI) and its sister companies, Southern Connecticut Gas Company (SCG), Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation (CNG) and Berkshire Gas Company are monitoring weather forecasts and making preparations in advance of Hurricane Joaquin, which could bring high winds and heavy rain to the region this weekend and early next week. UI, SCG, CNG & Berkshire Gas are subsidiaries of UIL Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UIL).
UI has already participated in several advance meetings and has been preparing crews and equipment to ensure that adequate resources are in place to address any power outages that might occur as a result of the storm.
United Illuminating cares about your safety. Electricity is dangerous and should always be handled with caution. Here are a few safety measures you can take at home. Always check your power outlets to ensure proper function. If there are small children in the house, always use safety caps for outlets you aren’t using. Prevent moisture from coming in contact with the outlet. See how UI cares. Visit uinet.com.
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