Electrical Safety Tips

. Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.
. Unplug outdoor tools and appliances when not in use.
. Inspect power tools and appliances. Repair or replace damaged items like frayed cords, broken plugs, and cracked housing.
. Avoid using electricity in damp conditions, including wet grass.
. Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) outdoors to trip electrical circuits when ground faults or current leaks are detected.
Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)

Natural Gas Safety tips

Father and child digging in backyard

Learn more about safe backyard digging

Replacing a mailbox post?
Planting or removing a tree?
Installing a fence?
Building a deck or laying a patio?
Before you put a shovel in the ground, Call 811. It’s the law.

Pennsylvania law requires you to call to
PA One Call at 811 or 1-800-242-1776 a minimum of three (3) days before you dig.
If you hit PECO equipment or a PECO facility, please call PECO’s Damage Prevention Hotline
at 1-610-941-1809. For more information, visit peco.com/safe