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March 2008 Be ‘Willie’ Smart
Go fly a kite — safely!
 Electric co-op mascot Willie Wiredhand knows how to fly his kite — in an open field far away from power lines!
If someone tells you to “go fly a kite” this spring, take him up on the suggestion. Kite flying is a lot of fun. Only be sure to do so SAFELY.
ALWAYS fly your kite in an open field far away from overhead power lines.
Power lines are high on poles for a reason: to keep people away from them. They carry 7,200 volts and that can kill anyone who contacts them.
When you’re flying a kite, the string you hold could make contact. That would allow electricity to flow down the string to you.
Also remember:
• If your kite ever does drift or fall toward a power line, let go of the string.
• Call your REMC if your kite ever gets hung up on a pole or a power line. Never get it yourself.
• If your kite gets hung up in a tree, make sure there are no power lines running through or near the tree before you try to get the kite down.
Written By: eceditor
Date Posted: 3/4/2008
Number of Views: 177
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