Knowing what to do when you encounter downed powerlines is part of looking after your personal safety.
With school starting soon Patrick Falzon, Powerline Safety Specialist at Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority – says children need to be alert.
He says the best way to explain the risk to kids and what to do, is a physical demonstration.
Falzon says even adults can use a refresher.
Between parents and educators – Falzon the best way to explain the danger of downed powerlines to children is to act it out. They connect better with a physical demonstration.
For additional education tools, see the Electrical Safety Authority website.
