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Heated blankets offer cozy warmth during winter, but are they safe?

Hurricanes Safety

Learning how to prepare your house for a hurricane is essential to mitigate the potential damage caused by gale-force winds, flying debris, and heavy rain. In this quick guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how to hurricane-proof your home. However, it must be noted that these solutions…

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Did you know that electrical fires account for over 51,000 incidents every year in the U.S., resulting in $1.3 billion in property damage? That’s why understanding electrical safety at home is essential for keeping your belongings and family safe.  Here are our top 10 electrical safety tips to help ensure…

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Last night’s major thunderstorm brought 100 mph winds, trees snapped in half, destruction of homes and businesses, power outages for nearly 1,000,000 around the Houston area, and the unfortunate and tragic deaths of at least 4 of our fellow Texans. BKV Energy is here to help those impacted by the…

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What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning?

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What you need to know about gas leaks With nearly 70 million American households with natural gas lines in their homes, there is an increased need for awareness regarding gas leak safety. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fire departments respond to around 125,000 residential gas leaks annually.…

Home Improvement Safety

What is a power surge? Power surges are sudden, temporary increases in voltage significantly above the normal flow of electricity. In standard North American homes, the typical voltage for electricity is 120 volts. If the voltage exceeds this level, even for just a millisecond, it can be considered a power…

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Winter in Texas can bring unexpected challenges on the road, making it crucial to prioritize safety behind the wheel.  Join us as we dive deep into winter driving safety. We’ll cover risk factors like rain, ice, and reduced visibility, discuss how to prepare your vehicle, and provide tips to help…

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Did you know that one in five Texans live on a floodplain? Furthermore, the risk of flash flooding is increasing yearly due to climate-change factors like increased precipitation, stronger hurricanes, and rising sea levels, all coupled with a rapidly expanding Texas population.  In this handy guide, we’ll explain how to…

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Rolling blackouts, also referred to as load shedding or rotating outages, are deliberate and carefully planned interruptions in electrical power supply. These outages are implemented as a strategy to conserve power when the demand for electricity exceeds the available supply. These planned blackouts affect specific regions or even entire communities…

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Prepare your home for winter weather It’s important to prepare your home and family for winter storms, so here are some of the steps you should take. Taking these precautions can help keep your loved ones safe throughout an unpredictable winter season. Secure an emergency power supply In order to…

Safety Hurricanes

Learn how to keep your home and family safe before, during, and after a hurricane