April 18, 2024 (Idaho Power News Brief, April 2, 2024)
As you prepare for more outdoor activities this spring, Idaho Power is sharing with customers the following ways to stay safe around electricity.
- Before plugging into outdoor cords, inspect the cords to ensure there is no damage or fraying caused by winter weather.
- If planning any yard work that requires digging, call 811 at least two business days before to mark any underground utility lines to avoid.
- Be aware of overhead power lines and other electrical equipment. Ensure you stay at least 10 feet away from overhead lines — and never attempt to prune a tree near power lines. Power lines are energized and dangerous, and only qualified line-clearing contractors should prune trees near them. If you have a tree near a power line that you think needs to be pruned or removed, or if you notice a tree interfering with power lines, contact Idaho Power online.
- Ensure sprinklers don’t spray power lines.
- Talk to your kids about keeping kites, drones, and other items far away from power lines.
Idaho Power has produced this short YouTube video demonstrating these safety tips and more.
Learn more at idahopower.com/safety.
