Accidentally contacting a power line can be dangerous and in some cases, even deadly
Graham County Electric Cooperative wants to help our members stay safe around power lines
Keep a Safe Distance
Whether you are playing outdoors with your children or working on landscaping projects, keep a safe distance from power lines and other equipment your co-op uses to get electricity to your home
Always remember:
Stay away from power lines, meters, transformers, and electrical boxes
Don’t climb trees near power lines
Never fly kits, remote control airplanes, or balloons near power lines
If you get something stuck in a power line, call Graham County Electric Co-op to get it
Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines when working with ladders or installing objects such as antennas
Never touch or go near a downed power line
Don’t touch anything that may be touching a downed wire, such as a car
Keep children and pets away
Power Line Hazards & Cars
If a power line falls on a car, you should stay inside the vehicle – This is the safest place to stay
Warn people not to touch the car or the line
Call or ask someone to call Graham County Electric Cooperative and emergency services
The only circumstance in which you should consider leaving a car that is in contact with a downed power line is if the vehicle catches on fire
Open the door – Do not step out of the car – You may receive a shock – Instead, jump free of the car so that your body clears the vehicle before touching the ground
Once you clear the car, shuffle at least 50 feet away, with both feet on the ground
As in all power line related emergencies, call for help immediately by dialing 911 or call Graham County Electric Cooperative’s Office or after-hours dispatch at (928) 485-2451
Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground
