Electric Safety Tips

• When you see a downed electric power line, call Jackson Energy Authority immediately at 731-422-7500. Do not touch it; never assume electric wires are dead.
• Don't climb or attach anything to utility poles.
• Avoid overhead electric power lines when using long-handled equipment, tall ladders, television antennas or kites. If a kite string gets tangled in the electric lines, call the Energy Authority. We will remove it for you.
• Make sure your home is wired correctly for electricity and that your tools and appliances are properly grounded.
• Do not overload your circuits, electric outlets or extension cords.
• Take extra precaution when using electrical equipment outdoors. Be sure to use fixtures and bulbs designed for outdoor use. Outdoor wiring should be on its own ground-fault circuit.
• Never touch electrical equipment when you are bathing, standing on a wet floor or have wet hands.
• Check your cords on electric equipment. Replace those that are frayed or damaged.
• Remember that lightning is electricity. Never stand under a tree or near a utility pole in a storm.
• Plant tall-growing trees at least 50 feet away from power lines. Falling limbs on power lines are a major cause of power outages.