Safety ......

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It serves us 24 hours a day, at the flick of a switch. But do we know what it is and how it works in our homes?

Electricity is always ready to use. Wire carries it from the control panel through the house. By flipping a switch you complete the circuit by turning on the light or other appliance.
... so don't use it carelessly.
  Never use any electric appliance in the tub or shower. Shocks can be fatal.
  Never touch an electric cord or appliance when your hands are wet.
  Never insert a metal object into an appliance without disconnecting. Metal conducts electricity.
  Never overload a circuit with high wattage appliances. Check wattage in appliance labels

 

Safety First ......

Call before you dig:  Before installing a sprinkler system, conducting major landscaping or excavating at your home, call before you dig at 1-800-922-1987. Line locators will be sent to your home to mark where underground utility lines are located. This will not only save you the hassle of hitting an underground line, but will also keep you safe to enjoy your home improvements. Failure to call for line locates can result in sizable penalties. Make the call at least 48 hours in advance of digging.

 

Overhead Lines:  Treat all lines as if they were "live" and "dangerous", and never assume a line is "dead". Report any trees that have fallen on the power lines. Keep away from downed lines. Never pick up a wire or cable of any size until you know it's not a live power line. These situations are potentially hazardous so take necessary precautions to keep others out of the area. Call your local SIEA office if you see a hazardous situation.

 

Planting trees and shrubs:  The mature size of a tree should be a major consideration regarding power lines. Trees that grow into power lines can be hazardous. They can also cause power outages. Un-pruned or dead tree branches are potential fire hazards if left in contact with the lines. SIEA has the authority to prune trees so they do not touch the power lines, so remember to plant trees away from power lines. Please avoid planting shrubbery around transformers that serve underground lines. Our servicemen have difficulty getting around shrubs to make repairs and restore power.

 

Meter bases and dogs:  Please keep dogs and their shelters away from the meter. This helps our meter readers to be able to accurately read your meter.

 

Signs on poles:  Any sign attached to a power pole is dangerous and illegal by law. Nails, tacks and rusty staples endanger lineman who climb these poles. Punctures to their insulated gloves could result in electrocution. So, please remove signs from utility poles.

 

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