How to schedule a Safety Trailer event at my school or organization?
How fast does electricity travel? Will a tree limb conduct electricity? What should you do if a power line falls on your car? The Arkansas Valley Electric Safety Trailer is powerful demonstration that answers all of these questions and more at your location. The Safety Trailer is demonstration of high voltage designed to make people […]
I want to dig on my property. What do I need to do first?
Call Arkansas One Call (811) before you dig. Prevent costly and potentially dangerous contact with buried utility lines. Before you dig on or near your property, call to locate any underground lines. Whether you are digging for a flower bed, a fence post, a swimming pool, etc, find out if there are electric lines (or […]
What do I need to know about Utility Pole safety?
1. Attaching anything (including signs & flyers) to power poles is illegal. Power line poles may seem like an inviting place to post a garage sale sign or mount your satellite dish. However, it is not only illegal to do so but such attachments also pose dangerous conditions for utility line workers. Arkansas State law […]
What are Overhead Lines and what should I know about them?
Overhead lines are any lines hanging from a utility pole. Power lines are one type of line that hang from utility poles. Overhead Line 10-Foot Rule Be smart — Be safe: It’s the law Arkansas Valley Electric and the Arkansas Department of Labor want to keep you and your family safe. Staying clear of high […]
What should kids know about Electrical Safety?
Be safe around electricity! Here are a few helpful tips to remember: Don’t touch an electric switch with wet hands! Never overload outlets with too many plugs! Never plug in an electric cord that is frayed! Don’t use electrical equipment outdoors in the rain! Never use water to put out electrical fires! Don’t stand under […]
What should I know about Electrical Safety and Generators?
Here's how to prevent electrocutions associated with portable generators plugged into household circuits: When power lines are down, residents can restore energy to their homes or other structures by using another power source such as a portable generator. If water has been present anywhere near electrical circuits and electrical equipment, turn off the power at […]
What should I know about Electrical Safety and Power Lines?
Accidentally contacting a power line can be dangerous and in some cases, even deadly. Your Touchstone Energy cooperative wants to help our members stay safe around power lines. Keep a Safe Distance Whether you are playing outdoors with your children or working on landscaping projects, keep a safe distance from power lines and other equipment […]