SELECT STATE FOR YOUR HOME FOR YOUR BUSINESS OUR COMPANY PARTNER WITH US ESPAÑOL OUTAGES CUSTOMER SERVICE SIGN IN Electric Safety MENU Electrical Safety Electricity is a safe and reliable energy source; but, like any other type of energy, it can be hazardous if not used with caution. Duke Energy cares about your safety and we encourage you to review these important electrical safety tips and share them with your family and friends. OUTDOOR SAFETY INDOOR SAFETY STANDBY GENERATOR SAFETY FLOODING GUIDELINES Outdoor safety To ensure you enjoy the comforts and convenience that electricity provides and remain safe, consider these important safety tips. Never touch or attempt to move a downed power line. Fly kites and model planes in wide-open spaces like a field or on the beach. Transformers Stay away from transformers. They are generally green and mounted on concrete slabs, and are found where there are underground power lines. Never attempt to open the door of one of these transformers. If you find a door unlocked, call Duke Energy immediately. Electricity and water Water and electricity do not mix, so be careful when using electricity around water! Don’t use power tools while the ground is wet or while standing in water. Don’t touch an electrical appliance while in a pool, hot tub, bathtub or shower. Make sure outdoor electrical outlets are weatherproofed and protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This device is designed to protect you from electrical shock. Downed electrical lines Call Duke Energy to report downed electrical lines. Don’t touch or attempt to move any downed lines. Don’t touch anyone or anything in contact with a downed electrical line. Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) All power lines, building wiring, and electric appliances exhibit electric and magnetic fields. Electric fields are associated with the voltage level of electric lines and appliances. Magnetic fields are associated with the current flow in electric lines and appliances. Power line electric and magnetic fields are non-ionizing (does not damage cell tissue). Potential health effects of power line EMF have been studied for 50+ years, but no scientific conclusions on health advantages or disadvantages have been identified. EMF and Your Health EMF Brochure Static Voltage Near Transmission Lines Contact numbers Duke Energy Carolinas: 800.777.9898 Indiana: 800.521.2232 Kentucky / Ohio: 800.544.6900 Duke Energy Progress: 800.452.2777 Florida: 800.700.8744 @ SIGN UP FOR EMAIL × Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube RSS Instagram @ Sign up for Email OUR COMPANY About Us Investors Careers News Center Social Media Environment Sustainability ESG PARTNER WITH US Trade Allies Suppliers Asset Recovery Builders Developers and Contractors Economic Development Real Estate Properties SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS Storm Safety High Water and Dam Safety Natural Gas Safety Overhead Power Lines Electric Safety Nuclear Safety Identifying Our Employees Kids Safety Workers and First Responders Call Before You Dig Report Environmental Concern COMMUNITY Duke Energy Foundation Employee Engagement Energy Assistance Programs Lakes Vegetation Management Alumni Network ENERGY EDUCATION CUSTOMER SERVICE HOME SERVICES DUKE ENERGY SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS ETRANSENERGY © Duke Energy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility