Kites
- Don't fly kites near power lines. Strings that contact an overhead power line can provide a path to the ground and you may be part of that path.
- If your kite does become tangled in a line, DO NOT attempt to retrieve it, call EPCOR or your local power company for assistance.
Substations
Substations are electrical facilities with lots of wires going in an out, and are surrounded by a chain link fence. They are dangerous so stay away!
- Do not play near substations as there is a great deal of electricity around them.
- If your ball or Frisbee goes over the fence of a substation, call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500 (within Edmonton) or your local power company for assistance.
- If you see a gate open to a substation, stay out and call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500 (within Edmonton) or your local power company.
Transformers & Streetlights
Transformers are large grey or green boxes found in your neighborhood and at your school with warning signs - "Danger High Voltage" and "Danger Keep out" to remind you not to play on or around them.
- If you see a transformer with door that is open or damaged, call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500 (within Edmonton) or your local power company.
- Streetlights have small round doors which sometimes get rusty or damaged and fall open. Call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500 or your local power company to repair it.
- If there's a streetlight in your neighbourhood that doesn't come on at night, call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500 or complete a Street Light Outage form.
Power Meters
Power meters are those little round gadgets attached to the side of your house. They’ve got a glass face like a clock and little dials. They measure the amount of electricity used by the people in your house.
- Be careful around power meters. The glass can break and expose sharp pieces and electricity.
- If a meter does get damaged, call EPCOR Emergency Dispatch (780) 412-4500 or your local power company.