Snohomish County PUD reminds you to be safe around electricity. Remember these safety tips:
Outdoor Safety
* Never climb trees near power lines.
* Keep ladders away from power lines.
* Stay away from all fallen power lines.
* Don’t let kids play on the green padmount transformer cabinets, which control electricity voltage.
* Don’t ever try to open the transformer cabinet or reach inside.
* Utility cabinets should not be buried in landscape material or surrounded by shrubbery because these may cause the cabinets to overheat and fail to function.
Kite Safety
* Never fly kites near power lines.
* Choose an open space for kite-flying where there are no power lines or cars.
* Stay far away from power lines and anything that is touching them.
* If your kite gets caught in a power line, do not touch the kite or string. Call the PUD for help.
* Don’t fly your kite when the weather is bad. Lightning can electrocute you.
* Only use string to fly your kite. Never use wire. Remember: metal is a conductor for electricity.
Indoor Safety
* Keep fingers and other objects away from electrical outlets.
* Never overload outlets with too many plugs.
* Never pull a plug out by the cord.
* Never use radios or hair dryers around baths or showers.
* Never put metal silverware into plugged in toasters.
For other tips, including more safety information and energy-saving programs, visit www.snopud.com or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.
April 29, 2016
Everett