As you or your children find yourself spending more time outdoors this summer, Bandera Electric Cooperative reminds you to exercise caution near electrical equipment maintained by the co-op.
- Substations and power lines carry extremely high voltages, and if contact is made, the results can be disastrous—or even deadly. Follow these guidelines to keep you and your family safe.
- Never climb trees near power lines. If you make contact with a tree that is touching a power line, your body could become the path of electricity from the line to the ground. If you encounter an animal trapped in a tree near power lines or inside a substation, do not attempt to remove it—no matter how furry and cute! Call your co-op or 911 for assistance.
- These days, we’re seeing more remote-controlled toys, like drones and airplanes, which can be a great way to have fun outdoors. But these gadgets also bring new safety concerns.
- Keep a safe distance from power lines, substations and other electrical equipment when you fly. If contact is made with power infrastructure, many members of your community could be left without electricity.
- Keep the drone in sight at all times.
- Avoid flying if weather conditions are unfavorable. High winds could cause you to lose control of the drone.
Remember these safety tips when flying a drone:
Your safety is important to us. We hope you’ll share the message of electrical safety so that you and others can enjoy plenty of summer days filled with fun