Whether planting trees to provide a wind break, reduce carbon in the environment, or beautify your landscape, the Safe Electricity program reminds everyone of the importance of planting tall-growing trees safely away from power lines. Seek help in choosing and placing trees and bushes that provide shade, color, and screening that won’t grow to interfere…
A well-planned landscape can enhance the beauty of your home and boost energy efficiency for years to come. Your landscaping decisions should depend on the climate where you live—whether it is typically warm, cool, or varies greatly with both high and low temperatures. Follow these tips from the Energy Education Council to develop a landscape…
With all landscaping work be aware of overhead power lines. Keep yourself and equipment clear of power lines, and do not plant something close to power lines that may one day become a hazard. To avoid future electrical hazards, planting tips include: Consider mature height of trees. Do not plant near overhead power lines any…
It can be all too easy to overlook things that we see every day—such as overhead power lines. However, failure to notice high voltage power lines can be a deadly oversight. Safe Electricity encourages everyone to look up and around you. Follow these guidelines as you prepare to work on outdoor projects this year: Always…
As farmers make plans to return to their fields for spring planting, Safe Electricity urges farm workers to be particularly alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines. Always be aware of the location of power lines, and designate preplanned routes that avoid hazard areas. Be aware of increased height when loading and…
Storms with high-speed winds, heavy rains, and lightning can be frightening events. After a storm, your first instinct might be to return to life as usual, but safety is as important after the storm as it is during the storm. Safe Electricity recommends the following safety precautions: Just because power lines are damaged does not…
AGENDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #1 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 5 p.m. Approval of minutes of the December 16, 2014 Consideration of a request from Precision Soya 1701 N John Street Consideration of a request from Terry Craddock for…
Sometimes conventional wisdom, even if it comes from a trusted source can be deadly—especially if it pertains to electrical safety. This is one time that checking facts just might save your life. Here are some common electrical safety myths and the truth behind them: MYTH – A downed power line will be arcing and smoking…
Cooking can be a great area in which to save energy. The Energy Education Council recommends keeping these energy efficient tips in mind while preparing your holiday meals this year: Think small—opt for a smaller appliance, such as a toaster oven or microwave, whenever possible. They have smaller spaces to heat, so they require less…
Valentine’s Day is a special day for sweethearts and families to celebrate love each year. People flock to their local grocery and party stores to buy candy and balloons for the people they care about. However, the popular metallic balloons, Mylar balloons, could have costly and dangerous side effects. Mylar balloons have a metallic coating…
Americans have become so accustomed to a continuous, uninterrupted supply of electricity that we are usually unprepared when this supply is cut off by storms, weather, or other accidents. When the power first goes off, don’t panic! Calmly check to see if your neighbors still have electricity. If they do, the problem could be inside…
Heavy accumulations of ice and snow can bring down utility poles, trees, and limbs—knocking out power for days at a time. In 2008, over two-thirds of the population of New Hampshire was without power and/or communications due to an ice storm. Power outages lasted for weeks during a time of freezing temperatures and added snowfalls.…
Winter driving is a challenge, not only negotiating snow and slush, but also trying to avoid skidding off the pavement when you encounter an unseen patch of ice. When cars and trucks leave the pavement because of poor winter driving conditions, tragedy can be compounded if utility poles are hit and overhead power lines come down.…
Power outages due to snow and ice storms are especially threatening because of extreme cold temperatures. After a snow or ice storm, avoid going outside if possible. Downed power lines could be submerged in snow and ice, making them difficult to identify. When outside, treat all downed and hanging lines as if they are energized.…
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§ 150.01 PURPOSE. The protection of the lives of persons and property within the city and the protection of the public health, and protection from fire, gas explosions and other hazards dangerous to the public peace, health and safety, and the prevention of nuisances, requires the regulation of operations for the drilling and operation of…