July 2008 Energy notes Kids’ zone—Energy users The United States is a highly developed and industrialized society. We use a lot of energy—in our homes, in businesses, in industry and for traveling between all these different places. Transportation fuel use, which includes airplanes, trains, cars and trucks, accounts for more than a quarter of all energy produced. See if you can find these end-users of energy in the word puzzle below. 
Car Heater Lamp Machine Plane Microwave Stove Train —Source: Energy Information Administration Hurricane safety tips June 1 marked the opening day of hurricane season. Below are some tips you and your family should practice to stay safe during a storm. When preparing for a hurricane: Learn about your community’s emergency plans by calling your local Emergency Management Agency. They can tell you about warning signals, evacuation routes and locations of emergency shelters. • Identify and secure potential home hazards such as loose rain gutters and downspouts. If shutters do not protect windows, stock boards to cover glass. • Be prepared to turn off electrical power when there is standing water and fallen power lines. • Have a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location, and make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it. • Locate and secure your important papers, such as insurance policies, wills, licenses, stocks, etc. • Post emergency contact numbers at every phone. • Inform local authorities about any special needs residents in your home or people who require medicines. • Update your insurance policy to adequately cover your losses in case of an emergency. For more information about hurricane preparation or hurricane tracking, visit www.ready.ga.gov, or the National Weather Service at www.tpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Did you know? The industry sector uses about one-third of the total energy produced. The residential and commercial sectors combined use even more than this—almost 40 percent of all energy. These two sectors include all types of buildings, such as houses, offices, stores, restaurants, schools and places of worship. Transportation fuel use, which includes airplanes, trains, cars and trucks, accounts for more than a quarter of all energy. —Source: Energy Information Administration Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month A combination of proper insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, shading and ventilation will usually keep homes cool with a lower amount of energy use in all but the hottest climates. —Source: U.S. Department of Energy | 
