Monthly Archives: April 2019

4 Safety Tips for National Arbor Day

Posted April 26, 2019 at by & filed under Blog.

Today is National Arbor Day, a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Before you start planting, here are some safety tips to consider: Call before you dig. Before digging, it’s important to be sure there isn’t a risk of any underground lines. To verify, call 8-1-1 before… Read more »

KUA Wins 8 Regional Public Relations Awards

Posted April 24, 2019 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 24, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won eight awards at the 2019 Image Awards, an annual competition sponsored by the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. The winners were announced Tuesday evening in a ceremony held at Rollins College in Winter Park. The Image Awards competition recognizes companies and… Read more »

10 Energy-Saving Tips for Passover and Easter Cooking

Posted April 19, 2019 at by & filed under Blog.

As we prepare to spend Passover and Easter this weekend with family and friends, Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you that extra cooking and baking can cause electric bills to go up. Consider these 10 simple cooking tips to help keep energy costs down during the celebrations: When using an electric oven, cook as much of… Read more »

3 Reasons to Schedule Your Spring A/C Tune Up

Posted April 12, 2019 at by & filed under Blog.

With this weekend’s temperatures hitting the 90s and summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to schedule your A/C tune up. Late spring and summer are usually peak times for blasting the A/C. By scheduling a professional tune-up before peak temperatures, you can prepare your home and family for the heat. Here are three… Read more »

It’s the Law: Slow Down, Move Over for Utility Workers

Posted April 5, 2019 at by & filed under Blog.

April is National Distracted Driving Month. Being aware of your surroundings and avoiding any distractions is a critical way to avoid major car accidents with stopped vehicles and workers on the side of the road. Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds all motorists to “Move Over” for stopped utility and emergency service vehicles. Florida’s Move Over Law… Read more »