In the home 

Never use radios, hair dryers or any electrical appliances near a pool or a bathtub. 

Always disconnect an appliance by pulling the plug, not by yanking the cord. 

Avoid putting too many plugs into one outlet. 

Never run extension cords under rugs or furniture. 

Obey all safety warnings on appliances and electronic devices. 

Power lines 

Never place a ladder where it can fall into a power line. 

When power lines are nearby, don't use metal ladders or metal pruning tools. 

Carry ladders or long-handled tools low enough to avoid touching power lines overhead. 

Don't install an antenna where it might fall and hit a power line. 

If you come across a downed power line, do not go near it. Call us immediately. 

Never fly kites or model airplanes near power lines. Never use wire or metal on kites; use only dry string. 

Let us untangle kites or balloons that get snagged on power lines. Don't try to do it yourself. 

Landscaping tips 

Call before you dig. We can tell you the location of any underground lines. 

Don't plant tall-growing trees under powerlines. If you have a tree with power lines running through it, don't try to trim it yourself. Call us for help. 

Keep bushy shrubs away from your meter. 

Substations and transformers 

Instruct children to steer clear of utility substation fences and pad-mounted transformers. 

Never sit on or near pad-mounted transformer cabinets. Don't dig around them or try to pry them open. 

If you see a substation fence or transformer cabinet that has been damaged or vandalized, please contact us immediately. 

Teach children to look for and recognize DANGER signs displayed on all high-voltage equipment. 

In an emergency 

In case of a live, indoor electric shock, shut off all power if possible. If not possible, use a dry wooden stick, dry rope, or dry clothing to move the victim away from the power source. 

In case of electric shock from a live, outdoor power line, call an ambulance immediately. Do not attempt to move any outdoor electrical equipment or the victim. Call us to have the power shut off. 

In case of electrical fire, unplug the appliance when possible. If smoke comes from wires or electric motors, turn the power off. If the fire is small, use a fire extinguisher rated for electrical fires or plain baking soda to put it out. 

Never use water to put out an electrical fire. If the fire is too big, get everyone out of the house and call the fire department. Make sure to tell them that it's an electrical fire. 

If a power line or broken wire is down near your house, do not touch it. Never assume the wire is dead. Call us so that we can make the necessary repairs. 

If a power line falls on your car, stay inside unless the car catches fire. In such a case, jump clear of the car with both feet, making sure not to touch the metal of the car and the ground at the same time.