![]() If a downed power line comes in contact with your vehicle, stay inside and wait for help.Even if there are no sparks, lines can be deadly. Stay at least 20 feet away from a downed power line and anyone or anything in contact with it.It’s always a good idea to have a storm preparedness plan in place. Prepare for storms: Michigan’s storm season is in full swing, running from late March through early September. Unplug small appliances: Unplugging small appliances when you aren’t using them can protect the appliances from overheating or power surges. Don’t run cords under rugs, carpets, doors or windows to avoid tripping and damage to the cord.Make sure fuses are the right amperage.This information can be found in an item’s user manual. Use the proper wattage when plugging into an outlet or extension cord.Routinely check plugs, cords and fuses: Routinely checking plugs, cords and fuses in and outside of your home can prevent fires. Additionally, they can delay fire fighters from entering a house during a fire because DTE must access transformers to shut off power to your home before firefighters can enter. Transformer obstructions can prolong outages. It also poses a potential safety hazard for you and your neighbors. When this equipment is blocked, it creates an unsafe work environment for crews. Crews need at least eight feet of clear in front of the transformer and two feet on all other sides to work safely. Remove obstructions from electrical equipment: We recommend keeping DTE transformers - the green or grey metal boxes in your yard - clear of landscaping or structures. Get advice on where and what to plant at /treecare. If you plan to plant a tree, plant powerline-friendly trees. To find out where power lines and other utilities are buried, call MISS Dig at 8-1-1. ![]() Whether it’s the power lines in the sky, transformer on the lawn or power lines underground, you should know where the electrical infrastructure is and work around it for your safety. We always recommend using a professional tree trimming service to perform the work.Ĭonsider electrical infrastructure when landscaping: Before you start landscaping projects, you should consider the electrical equipment in your yard. It’s important to note that trimming trees is not a “do-it-yourself” job, especially when it’s around or near a power line. ![]() You can avoid the risk by having your trees growing into power lines trimmed by a professional. ![]() Branches also can knock live power lines down, causing a hazard. Trim trees that interfere with power lines: Overgrown tree limbs account for two-thirds of the time our customers spend without power. Here are ways you can keep your home free of electrical hazards: When it comes to your yard or home, it important to always keep safety top of mind. It’s extremely safe as long as you treat it with respect. Although we focus on safety year-round, we’re putting extra emphasis on it during National Safety Month - a month dedicated to focusing on keeping your environment safe and free from danger - to ensure you have the information and resources needed to keep you and your loved ones safe around electricity.Įlectricity is the most common energy source used today. Keeping our customers and team safe is our top priority. Safety is a major part of our culture whether we’re at the office or in the field. Here is a general checklist for you to 'hazard spot', so that you can check your home so that you can try to avoid some of the hazards to prevent accidents or obtain further advice.At DTE Energy, safety is not just a goal. ![]()
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