USA Electric West Hollywood Electrician

Assume overhead lines are power lines and stay away from them. Do not climb trees, or fly kites near power lines, and never attempt to remove something that may be caught on an overhead line.Never touch anyone who is in contact with a Get inside at the first sign of lightning. Do not seek shelter under a tree. power line, call 911.

How do we keep our pets safe from electrical hazards?

Make sure that your pet (s) do not use electrical devices as toys. The same frayed electrical cord that delivers an electrical shock to an adult, have enough voltage to kill a dog or cat. Keep those electrical cords away from puppies and kittens. If you have difficulty getting your pet to stop chewing on the cord, you may want to wrap the cord in a thick plastic sleeve. Keep Halogen lamps away from play areas for pets and children. Some Halogen bulbs can reach temperatures of 1,000 degrees. A fire can easily begin, if the lamp knocked over during play.
Discourage pets from curling up for a nap behind warm computer equipment.