Safety

Treat electricity with caution and respect

The following safety guidelines apply to any power line, including smaller distribution lines that serve electricity to your home or business, and transmission lines such as those Great River Energy builds. View our brochure.

If you see a broken power line, DO NOT touch it. Stay away from it and call your local electric cooperative, 911 or Great River Energy at 1-800-442-3013.

Stay safe when flying kites, building fires or hunting. Take caution during lightning storms.

Never allow a solid stream of water to hit a power line wire.

Dos and don’ts regarding farm equipment, trucks and automobiles.

Different safety guidelines apply to electric and non-electric fences.

Proper clearances around power lines are required.

We use safe practices and follow NERC and NESC standards.