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Alabama Power Offers A Reminder Of Power Line Safety

| March 20, 2018 @ 5:00 am

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Power lines bring electricity from generating plants to our communities and into our homes. They are a vital part of the electrical transmission and distribution system. They can also be dangerous.

There are reports of lines down in Alabama as the result of strong thunderstorms and suspected tornadoes that have passed through the state. It’s a good time to review what to do to stay safe around lines.

Here are some basic rules about power line safety:Keep ladders, antennas, kites and poles away from power lines. Weatherproofing on overhead wiring is not insulation. If you are holding any of these items and they come into contact with a power line, you could receive an electrical shock.

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