Detroit Edison Offers Kite Flying Safety Tips
April 22 2008 - 4:47PM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is finally here and the
sky soon will be dotted with brightly colored kites and
radio-controlled model airplanes. While enjoying the outdoors,
Detroit Edison reminds kite and model airplane fliers to play it
safe around electricity by following these simple rules: -- Select
a level and open space away from utility poles and overhead power
lines. -- If a kite or other object becomes lodged on a utility
pole or tangled in the wires, don't try to remove them. Call the
utility at (800) 477- 4747 to report the location. -- Don't fly
kites in threatening weather. If a kite is hit by lightning, wet
string can conduct electricity. -- Use strong, dry cord for kite
string. -- Don't use kites containing metal or wire parts such as
cotton-wrapped wire string. Wire and metal will serve as conductors
if they come in contact with electrical equipment. Use lightweight
wood for kite frames. Other common-sense rules to remember: --
Avoid traffic areas such as streets, highways and railroad
rights-of- way. -- Stay clear of other kites and kite fliers. --
Keep an eye out for rocks and holes when running with a kite. --
Don't fly kites and toy airplanes from rooftops or other elevated
structures. DATASOURCE: Detroit Edison CONTACT: Eileen Dixon,
+1-313-235-9154, or Lorie Kessler, +1-313-235-8807, both for
Detroit Edison Web site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
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