San Patricio Electric Cooperative

402 E. Sinton Street ~ PO Drawer 400 ~ Sinton, TX 78387
Phone 361-364-2220 ~ Toll Free 888-740-2220 ~ Fax 361-364-3467

THE BIG THREE ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES 1. ELECTRICITY Is always trying to get to the ground. 2. ELECTRICITY will follow the path of least resistance. (Better conductors have faster & more powerful electric currents). 3. ELECTRICITY travels at the speed of light -- 186,000 miles per second. You Don't!!!!
Lightning
The Most Powerful Form of Electricity on Earth How does lightning try to get to the ground? It's attracted or drawn to
tall trees	big buildings	chimneys
people standing out in the open during a storm
Thunderstorm Safety Don't stand under a tall tree to wait for the rain to stop. Go inside a building. Once inside, carefully unplug any electronic equipment like TV's, stereos, VCR's or computers. If lightning strikes the building it can burn up expensive electrical equipment and appliances Electricity No-No's... DON'T fly kites near power lines! DON'T step out of the car if a power line falls on it! DON'T climb trees near power lines! DON'T put things in wall outlets! DON'T dig without checking for underground power lines! DON'T touch electric appliances when you are wet or near water! How Can Electricity Hurt You? Paralyze Muscles Burn You Badly Stop Your Breathing Stop Your Heart Kill You!