KEEP DRY
CLIMB A TREE
Watch out for
power lines.
Trees contain water, which
is a good conductor of
electricity. They also have
leaves that can obscure
power lines. Even if the
tree is not in contact with
the power line, the limbs
may sag when weight's
added to the branch.
Adults:
Using an electric power
tool like a leaf blower?
Watch out for puddles;
keep the cord dry.
FLY A KITE
Use dry string, not wire of
fishing line that may be
metallic and would
conduct electricity—
sending it right through
you to the ground.
Make sure your kite is
made of paper and wood,
not metal or wire.
Watch out for power lines,
poles and IFP facilities.
Don't fly a kite in the rain.
If your kite becomes
tangled in a power line,
call IFP at 612-8430 and
we'll remove it.
Don't try to untangle it or
enter IFP property.
BE AWARE
Point out overhead
power lines and
electrical equipment to
your children, and
emphasize that they
should never climb on
or play near them.
Never play on or around
pad-mounted electrical
equipment, don't climb
utility poles or towers and
never enter IFP's electric
substations or fenced
areas for any reason.
These facilities contain
high-voltage equipment
that is very dangerous.
No matter how tempting it
may be, never rescue a
pet or retrieve a ball or toy
trapped in an IFP facility.
Call us at 612-8430
instead, and we'll send
someone to help.
Children aren't always aware of the
dangers of electricity. Before setting
yours free to play outside this spring,
please take a few minutes to review
electrical safety rules with them.
Electric Safety
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