Safety

T.I.P. Rural Electric is concerned about the safety of our employees, member-owners, and the 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.

  • 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/equipment that you're inside, stay inside and immediately call 911, warn others to stay away, and wait for the cooperative line workers to cut the power.

    • If you must get out, jump clear and don't touch the ground and vehicle at the same time.

    • Shuffle, don't run.

  • lightning boltLightning

    • 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 – Look Up & Live

    • If you are 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