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April 2008
NCEC, Inc. EMPLOYEES TRAIN FOR POLE TOP & BUCKET RESCUE

Lightning strikes more Americans than
tornadoes or hurricanes.  Don't take
chances with this deadly force of nature.
  • Move to low ground.
  • Avoid open fields.
  • Do not seek shelter under trees.
  • At the beach, or in a swimming pool, get
    out of the water immediately.
  • Inside a building stay away from windows.
  • Stay away from metal buildings.
  • Get off of the phone.
  • If your hair stands on end, you may be a
    target.  Crouch low on the balls of your
    feet.

Weather and car accidents are the main
causes of downed power lines.  Always
stay away and warn others to stay clear.
  • If you see a downed power line, move
    away from the line and anything touching it.
  • If someone is in direct or indirect contact
    with a downed line.  Do not touch the
    downed line. Call 911 instead.
  • Don't drive over downed power lines.
  • If you are in your car and it is in contact
    with a downed power line, stay in your
    car.  Honk your horn for help but tell others
    to stay away from your vehicle.
Safety News & Tips
Lightning Safety Rules
Downed Power Lines
Yes, its that time of the year again!  Pole Top & Bucket Rescue training was conducted at the NCEC
office on April 20, 2008 by Joe Snyder, C.L.C.P. with the Texas Electric Cooperative Loss Control
Program. Pictured below are various NCEC outside employees preparing to safely lower the rescue
dummy to the ground, while several employees assist by truck and others waiting to administer First
Aid on the ground. NCEC, Inc. is committed to safety!