Category: Blog

With some cooler weather rolling into Kissimmee next week, KUA reminds you to exercise caution when using space heaters. Check out these tips to keep yourself and those around you safe: Before using any space heater, read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels carefully. Inspect the heater for cracker, broken plugs or loose connections before…

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The deadline for entries for Kissimmee Utility Authority’s 25th Annual Calendar of Electrical Safety contest is two weeks from today. The annual talent hunt is open to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6, including public, private and home-schooled students. Students are asked to use crayons, markers, paints or computer-generated graphics to depict…

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When choosing or making a Halloween costume this spooky season, it’s important to consider these safety tips for your trick or treaters: If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. Stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child…

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Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year for decorating, second only to Christmas. With Halloween around the corner, it’s important to consider electrical safety precautions before starting to decorate and shop for costumes. Be sure to review these tips to keep your families safe this spooky season: Choose decorations, costumes and…

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During Public Power Week, Oct. 7 – 13, Kissimmee Utility Authority will join with public power utilities across the country to celebrate being “Community Powered,” a recently launched national campaign that communicates the value public power utilities offer their customers and communities. Community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities power homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across…

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Today is National Good Neighbor Day – a day created to recognize the importance of good neighbors in our communities. One way you can participate is to consider a donation to Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Good Neighbor Utility Assistance Fund. The fund is a voluntary customer contributory program that helps KUA customers experiencing financial difficulty pay…

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KUA has officially opened the call for entries for our 25th annual calendar art contest. The annual talent hunt is open to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6, including public, private and home-schooled students. Students are asked to use crayons, markers, paints or computer-generated graphics to depict an electrical safety message in…

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September 10 is the peak of hurricane season—are you prepared? Get the Osceola Hurricane Handbook now. A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, UF IFAS Extension in Osceola County and Positively Osceola, the 40-page handbook includes information on emergency shelters, evacuation routes, generator safety and power outage restoration as…

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With a long weekend ahead, most of us plan to enjoy the warm weather by swimming in our backyard pools. Before diving into the weekend, review these tips to keep your family safe:   Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Consider fencing your pool to avoid accidental falls and slips. You may also want to…

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Kissimmee Utility Authority will join the state to celebrate Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 26 in honor of the men and women who risk their lives daily to ensure reliable delivery of electricity throughout Florida. Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day was designated by the Florida House of Representatives in 2012 in memory of Marc…

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