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Outdoor Electrical Safety
If there is a downed power line nearby, leave the area immediately and notify your cooperative or call 911. If others are around, let them know that they need to stay away. Teach children to stay away from power lines and substations and make sure they can recognize “Danger-High Voltage” signs. Never use electrical equipment…
Don’t Rely on Folklore for Lightning Safety
By Jack Williams June 26, 2013 Two cloud-to-ground lightning bolts strike west of Washington, D.C. September 27, 2012 (Kevin Ambrose) Folklore isn’t a good guide to lightning safety, but it remains a big source of advice. Probably the most common lightning folklore is that metal “attracts” lighting. One variation is that if you’re going out to play…
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