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Arrival of Summer Prompts Safety Reminder from CPI

June 29th, 2010

With the start of summer, outdoor projects, such as building a new fence or deck, working on the roof, planting trees and shrubs, or even flying a kite, CPI reminds people to watch out for underground and overhead utility lines.  

Keep these important and useful tips in mind this summer and year round:

·        When getting ready to landscape a garden, pull a tree stump, build a fence or any other digging activity, make sure to call 811—the free “call before you dig” hotline—to avoid potential hazards with striking or digging up underground utilities.  

·        Place new trees away from overhead power lines.  

·        Never climb trees near power lines even if the power lines are not touching the tree.  

·        Avoid flying kites, metallic balloons and radio-controlled toys near power lines. If a kite or Mylar balloon drifts near a power line, let it go. Never try to retrieve anything caught in a power line or from a tree located near a power line.  

·        Do not build playhouses or platforms in trees with nearby power lines.  

·        Never install hot tubs, swimming or wading pools underneath or near power lines.

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