Electricity is an efficient and helpful servant. Nebraska Public Power District urges you to play it safe around electricity outdoors:

Climb trees only where there are no overhead lines nearby. Contact the power company before cutting trees near overhead lines.

If you see a fallen or low-hanging line, stay away. The line can hurt you, even if it's not sparking. Call 911 to report it to the local power company.

Kites, balloons, or model airplanes that touch overhead lines can cause shock or fire. Use them only in safe places like parks, beaches, or open fields, far away from overhead lines.

Substations have a lot of electric equipment inside that is dangerous to touch. If an item goes into a substation, call the local power company. Never try to get it yourself.

Pad-mounted transformers are metal boxes with electric equipment inside that is dangerous to touch. If you see one that is unlocked, stay away and call the local power company immediately.