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May Is National Electric Safety Month!
>> May is Electrical Safety Month. It's the perfect time to explore how Tri-County and other electric co-ops practice safety year-round.
Beginning with children, Tri-County is in the schools molding the local youngsters into advocates for electrical safety. "If we can get these kids to know the difference between a potentially dangerous situation from one that's not, we've done our job," says Chuck Monnette, manager of Safety and Training. Although the high-voltage demonstrations are fun and may even include an appearance by Tri-County mascot Willie Wiredhand, they make kids realize how powerful and dangerous electricity can be. High-voltage demonstrations are also presented to safety fairs, camps, civic and other nonprofit groups.
The lines that deliver electricity to you are built and maintained under strict guidelines. Line inspection and service upgrades are performed routinely. Trees, brush and shrubbery are maintained for a safe distance from power lines through Tri-County's right-of-way program.
The public can do their part by keeping objects such as antennas and towers clear of power lines. Individuals must refrain from attaching signs, satellite dishes, basketball hoops or other items to Tri-County's distribution equipment.
Tri-County employees have extensive and ongoing safety training. They are held accountable for safe procedures and are prepared to assist in an emergency including administering first-aid and CPR.
We all have a role in practicing electrical safety. Awareness is the key, whether it's through power delivery or respecting electricity around the home. (33514-01) << |
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