Electrical Safety Tips

Accidental contact with electrical currents can cause injury, fire, extensive damage and even death. You can prevent electrical accidents by remebering a few summer safety tips:

• Be aware of power lines, especially when using metal ladders, pool skimmers or pruning poles.
• Never trim trees near power lines
• Avoid using electric yard tools when it is raining or the ground is wet.
• Do not step into a flooded area, such as a basement, when water could be in contact with electrical outlets.
• Stay away from downed power lines