Toronto Hydro-Electric System Launches Public "Be Safe" Campaign
Through the "Be Safe" campaign,
Contact Voltage
Contact voltage is an intermittent condition that exists when electricity or voltage is in contact with street equipment such as handwells or electric system plate covers, and is more likely to be present during icy conditions. Freezing and thawing can cause the areas around underground equipment to move, thereby creating conditions where contact voltage can occur.
When possible, customers and their pets should avoid contact with equipment like handwells in sidewalks.
The Electric System, Trees and Storms
Winter storms and high winds can cause trees to take down overhead wires. Wires that come down can be 'live', and wet or icy roads can provide an unsafe path for electricity to travel. Remain at least 30 feet away from downed wires and call 911 or
Customers should not try to trim back trees if they are concerned - instead they should call
General Safety for Children
Regardless of weather, parents should discourage children from playing around electrical equipment or near power lines, work sites and power stations. If locks or doors on electrical equipment or stations are broken, they should call
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION - Customer Care, Emergencies and Power Outages: 416.542.8000, press No.1 - To report energized equipment (contact voltage): 416.222.3773 - To report a streetlight problem: 416.542.3195 - Forestry: 416.542.7800 - Call before you dig: 416.542.3344
LINKS: for more information, please visit www.torontohydro.com/safety
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The principal business of the Corporation is the distribution of electricity by
For further information: For further information: Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro, [email protected], W: (416) 542-2621, C: (416) 903-0440; Denise Attallah, Toronto Hydro, [email protected], W: (416) 542-2636, C: (416) 902-9437
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