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Electric Safety

 Indoor     
  • If you have small children, put covers on all electric outlets and keep all cords wrapped as short as possible and out of reach.
  • Keep electric appliances safely away from sources of water.
  • Don’t overload electric outlets.
  • Do not leave portable electric heaters unattended.
  • Change batteries in smoke alarms at least annually.
  • Never operate a generator indoors.


Outdoor
  • Do not fly kites near overhead lines.
  • Don’t climb trees near power lines.
  • Never use ladders near overhead lines of any kind.
  • Never dig anywhere until you have called Diggers Hotline at 800-242-8511 to have all utilities located.
  • Never try to trim trees near overhead lines.
  • If you ever see a downed power line, call NWE immediately.  Never try to move a downed line of any type.  Stay away.
  • Never pile snow on our near electric equipment.


 In case of an electric outage

Have the following on hand:
  • Non-AC powered telephone.
  • NWE contact info.
  • NWE account number.
  • Flashlights.
  • Battery powered radio.
  • Bottled water.
                 
Report your address to NWE and when the power went off.

Never operate a generator unless it is connected correctly by an electrician.

If  you need electricity immediately for life sustaining equipment, call  911.