Safety

T.I.P. Rural Electric is concerned about the safety of our employees, member-owners and general public.  We are dedicated to educating the public about the benefits and dangers of electricity. Listed below are just a few safety tips to help keep you safe.

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• Downed power lines

  • Stay away from the power lines.
  • Never touch anything or anyone that's touching it.
  • If the wire is touching a vehicle that you're inside, wait for help.
  • If you must get out, jump clear and don't touch the ground and vehicle at the same time.
  • Shuffle, don't run.

• Lightning

  • Get inside if you can. If you can't, go to low ground and crouch down.
  • Don't use electrical appliances or the telephone.
  • Stay out of the shower or bathtub.
  • Avoid trees and other tall or metal objects.
  • Stay out of the water.

• Kites

  

  • Never fly kites in storms or near utility lines.

• Overhead wires

  • If you're climbing a tree or using a ladder outside, be sure no wires run through or near the tree or near the ladder.

• Water

  • Keep electrical appliances and toys away from water, including rain, wet ground, swimming pools, sprinklers and hoses.

• Conductors of electricity

  • Metal
  • Water and wet things
  • Trees
  • People