Storms and Power Lines
- Downed power lines
Downed power lines may still carry electricity. For your safety, always assume any power line is live and dangerous. - Storm damage and downed power lines
When our efforts to restore power require the removal of trees or limbs from power lines, the debris are left in as safe a manner as conditions allow. - Be prepared for storms
Links to weather-related websites that provide information regarding storms in your area.
Trees
- Select the right tree for the location
Learn how to select new plantings based on proximity to electric lines. - Maintaining trees near power lines
To help ensure reliable and safe electric service, we work to keep our transmission and distribution rights-of-way free of incompatible trees and other vegetation. - Homeowner rights and customer responsibilities
Understand your rights and responsibilities for tree maintenance. - OSHA requirements and ANSI consensus standard
Safety requirements for utility workers need to be followed. - Before digging around underground power facilities
Avoid disturbing buried utility lines.
Using Electricity Safely
- Safety in the home
This page reviews likely hazards we might encounter everyday. - Common types of electrical problems
A handful of types of electrical problems occur most often. - Electrical accidents
Know what to do in case of an electrical accident in your home. - Electrical fires
What to do when an electrical fire happens. - Space Heater Safety
Stay safe and warm with these tips for using space heaters.
Real Estate and High Voltage Information
- Real estate matters
There are many restrictions for building near high-voltage lines. - Real estate/high-voltage transmission information
Maintaining transmission right-of-way is a priority. - High-voltage transmission right-of-way restrictions
Interference with high-voltage line corridors is extremely hazardous.
Last Modified: December 5, 2014