Schedule a “Switch to Safety” Session for Your Classroom

MGE’s Switch to Safety program is available to fourth grade students at area schools in the MGE electric service area. The 40-minute session is led by Flossie Baryenbruch, a former teacher and MGE’s electric safety education consultant. The program centers around Hazard Hamlet, an energized tabletop city where both indoor and outdoor electric safety scenarios are demonstrated with instructions on how to respond safely during an electrical emergency.   

Flossie describes a variety of scenarios, including downed power lines, digging into underground wires, use of corded appliances on wet surfaces, flying kites near overhead electric lines, overloaded outlets and other indoor safety scenarios. Participating students and teachers receive a variety of follow-up materials, including our updated “Switch to Safety” Activity Book and the Scratch-and-Sniff gas odor safety card.  

Flossie regularly presents to schools throughout the school year. To schedule the program for your classroom, please complete our online Switch to Safety request form.