Practice these helpful safety tips:

Electric

	When you see a downed electric power line, call Tupelo Water & Light Department immediately at 662-841-6460. Do not touch it; never assume electric wires are dead.
	Don't climb or attach anything to utility poles.
	Avoid overhead electric power lines when using long-handled equipment, tall ladders, television antennas or kites. If a kite string gets tangled in the electric lines, call Tupelo Water & Light. We will remove it for you.
	Make sure your home is wired correctly for electricity and that your tools and appliances are properly grounded.
	Do not overload circuits, electric outlets or extension cords.
	Take extra precaution when using electrical equipment outdoors. Be sure to use fixtures and bulbs designed for outdoor use. Outdoor wiring should be on its own ground-fault circuit.
	Never touch electrical equipment when you are bathing, standing on a wet floor or have wet hands.
	Check your cords on electrical equipment. Replace those that are frayed or damaged.
	Remember that lightning is electricity. Never stand under a tree or near a utility pole in a storm.
	Plant tall-growing trees at least 50 feet away from power lines. Falling limbs on power lines are a major cause of power outages.

Water

	Prepare your exterior water pipes for winter weather by wrapping them so they won't freeze. If the heat goes out in your home, keep a tap running slowly in the bathroom or kitchen to protect the pipes from freezing.
	Don't thaw frozen pipes with torches.
	Do not submerge a water hose in a tank, bucket or swimming pool. This could create a back flow of polluted water into your plumbing system. If you think you have a backflow problem, please call Tupelo Water & Light @ 841-6460.
	Do not use electric power tools or other electric equipment if you are in or near water.

Call before you dig!
Whenever you need to dig call Mississippi One-Call at 1-800-227-6477, so that all underground utility lines can first be located.