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Most of us take electric power for granted. We just flick a switch and there it is — doing all those things we’ve come to expect. That SAME power can be dangerous if we don’t learn to treat it with respect. Here are a few reminders on how to live more safely — electrically —fromReddy Kilowatt:Never Pull on the Cord!Whenequipment, be sure to pull on the plug not the cord! If you pull on the cord, you II eventually wear it out and expose hazardous wires. Also, don’t overload extension cords and outlets.a□HInstall Antennas Away from Power Lines!If you have a TV or CB antenna to install or repair, make sure there's plenty of clearance between it and the nearest pc lines. Working too close to a power line can be hazardous.Don’t Shoot at Power LinesIAlso remember not to shoot at power lines or the insulators that hold them. The severed line could cause a serious electricity outage and the downed line itself could be very dangerous.VElectricityitS the Powerat Choice.WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANYA Memhet lt;»t I he t ential and South West System
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Marfa Independent and Big Bend Sentinel
Marfa, Texas, US
Thu, Aug 23, 1984
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