MGE’s Switch to Safety program for fourth grade students is available to 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 centerpiece is 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 the “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, contact Flossie Baryenbruch at bflossie1@gmail.com or (608) 277-9323. 

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