Here are some important safety tips you can’t afford to leave behind when you work outdoors:

• Property owners should never attempt to trim or remove tree limbs near power lines. If you are concerned about a tree that may be too close to a power line, contact NPPD at 1-877-275-6773, or your local electric utility.
• When using a ladder or pruning tool, look up and look out for overhead power lines.
• Stay away from trees with overhead power lines running through them.
• Never touch a tree that is in contact with a power line.

Call Before You Dig
Dial 811, the toll-free number of the Diggers Hotline. The service will contact member utilities who will mark the location of underground facilities at no charge.