Outdoor Safety

 

Always look up and around when carrying ladders to make sure you won't come into contact with an overhead line.

Be aware of any nearby power lines before you climb a ladder.

Never touch an overhead line if it has been brought down by a storm, fallen tree limb or machinery.

Don't plant trees where they might grow tall enough to interfere with overhead lines.

Always assume any downed overhead line is "alive." Stay away from it and never touch anything it contacts.

Keep tools, materials, and all parts of your body at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines at all times.

Equip outdoor outlets with waterproof covers and GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters).

If a power line falls on your car as a result of an accident, stay inside and wait for help. Use your cell phone to call 911.

Locate swimming pools away from overhead lines. This applies to pool skimming poles and cleaning equipment.

Never fly kites or model airplanes near power lines or radio and TV antennas.

Use only dry, non-metallic string or cord to fly kites or model airplanes. Never use metal when building any flying toy.

Do not let children play near utility equipment, poles or transformers.