Tag: Kissimmee
Tag: Kissimmee
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4 Ways To Save Money On Your Electronics
Consumer electronics play an increasingly larger role in your home’s energy consumption, accounting for as much as 15 percent of household electricity use. While most of us know how much power electronics can draw while being used, it’s important to note how much power electronics draw even when not being used. New features like voice…
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‘KUA Movie in the Park’ Series Returns to Kissimmee Lakefront Park
KISSIMMEE, Fla., September 18, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s popular Movie in the Park series will resume in October and continue monthly through March 2020. The family-friendly series is scheduled for the first Friday of each month on the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the movie at…
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What Should I Do With My Leftover Hurricane Supplies?
With the danger of Hurricane Dorian behind us, you may have started to swing back into your normal routine at home. Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you that hurricane season continues until November 30, with September being the peak month of the season for storm activity. It’s important to stay prepared and not wait for disaster…
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Hurricane Dorian: How to Prepare, Things to Do Before the Storm Hits
With Hurricane Dorian strengthening and still predicted to strike Florida’s east coast, Kissimmee Utility Authority wants to keep you informed to ensure you and your family are prepared. Below is a list of community resources and contact information to keep handy: Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) How to report a power outage to KUA: 1. EBILL:…
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#ThankALineman: KUA Celebrates Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 26, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority proudly celebrates Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day today to honor the skilled brave men and women across the state who work in one of the nation’s most dangerous professions. In 2012, the Florida House of Representatives introduced a resolution honoring the men and women in Florida who…
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6 College Dorm Hazards and How to Avoid Them
There are more than 3,500 fires on college campuses every year. If you or a loved one is heading off to college this semester, Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you to follow these simple tips to prevent electric accidents and fires: OVERLOADED OUTLETS | Do not overload extension cords, power strips or outlets. Use power strips…
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6 Ways KUA Can Help Simplify Your Life
National Simplify Your Life Week begins Sunday, and Kissimmee Utility Authority offers a variety of ways to keep you from feeling weighed down. eBill – KUA offers an easy-to-use ebill program, a convenient and environmentally-friendly way to receive, review and pay your monthly utility bill from any desktop, tablet or phone. No envelopes. No postage…
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How NASA’s Inventions for Apollo 11 Benefit Our Lives Today
This weekend marks 50 years since NASA first put a man on the moon, but many of the technologies invented for the groundbreaking Apollo space program are still used in our lives on Earth today. Here’s a list of some of the most interesting inventions: Attic Insulation. Insulating barriers made of metalized foil laid over…
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How Electricity Took Man to the Moon on Apollo 11
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and man’s first moonwalk. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins journeyed eight days in space. Armstrong and Aldrin walked the moon’s surface and conducted experiments while Collins piloted the command module in the lunar orbit during their 22-hour…
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4 Heat Safety Tips for a Safe 4th of July Weekend
It’s going to be a hot and humid Fourth of July weekend as a heat wave continues to grip Central Florida. Heat indices will peak into the 100s each day for most of the weekend. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these simple tips to help reduce heat-related illnesses during the heat wave: Drink plenty of fluids…