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)

Planning a large project, like replacing the roof or siding on your home? Make safety a priority, especially around aerial power lines.
➤ If you need to work around aerial power lines, contact PECO New Business Services at 1-800-454-4100 at least 14 days in advance.
➤ For some projects, depending on the overall scope, additional lead time may be required, especially if construction occurs within seven feet of an aerial wire. Contractors need to inform PECO six to eight weeks in advance as poles and wires may need to be relocated.

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