We will never forget. This is a vow often stated in reference to Sept.11th-a a day that forever changed our country. This Saturday is Patriot Day, marking the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United States. On Saturday, we remember and honor the heroes we lost that day 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. Many of you may remember what you were doing…
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Deepen Your Understanding on National Disability Independence Day – July 26
This day is special, especially for those of us who may live with, or know someone with, a disability. Every year on July 26, National Disability Independence Day is celebrated to commemorate the American Disabilities Act. Signed in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas – including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state…
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Community Safety
When ooh and aah turns to OH NO!
Freedom, fireworks, family, friends and food. It’s what our Independence Day is all about. But it’s also, by one measure, the most dangerous day of the year. According to the Pew Research Center, on average, more than 45,000 people visit U.S. hospital emergency rooms for treatment of injuries on July 4 and 5 – nearly 91,000 in total, by far the highest daily numbers in the entire year. By comparison,…
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Community
The Lightning strike that helped the Harvey household
Things reached a tipping point for TECO Peoples Gas customer Khalia Harvey in July. “We were doing fine at the beginning of the pandemic,” the animated mother of three explains. “My fiancé still had his full-time job and I was working part-time.” Then the manufacturing slowdown, caused by COVID 19, created a chain reaction in her fiancé’s job at a bedding warehouse. No products were received, and the few they…
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Community Inclusion & Diversity
Black History Month
At Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric, we are committed to an inclusive culture that better represents the communities we serve. We know celebrating and respecting each other’s unique talents, skills, personalities and values will make us a stronger company. The inclusion of all and demonstrating mutual respect across all diverse backgrounds is our mission and we are proud to join in the celebration and recognition of Black History Month. …
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