Play it Safe Outdoors

Being safe around electricity and natural gas or propane outdoors is being smart.

Electrical safety is important from power lines to power mowers, even a small amount of electricity can hurt you. Remember, electricity is always looking for the easiest path to the ground. The ground is the earth or something touching the earth acts like a ladder. When we see birds sitting on a power line, they don't get shocked because they are not touching the ground at the same time.

Natural gas lines are buried underground, so be aware of where they are so if you smell gas outside near your home you can call your gas company to report it.

Click on the next button for some important outdoor safety rules.