Detroit Edison Offers Kite Flying Safety Tips
April 19 2006 - 10:20AM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is finally here and the
sky soon will be dotted with brightly colored kites and
radio-controlled model airplanes. While enjoying the outdoors,
Detroit Edison reminds kite and model airplane flyers to play it
safe around electricity by following these simple rules: * Select a
level and open space away from utility poles and overhead power
lines. * If a kite or other objects become lodged on a utility pole
or tangled in the wires, don't try to remove them. Call the utility
at (800) 477-4747 to report the location. * Don't fly kites in
threatening weather. If a kite is hit by lightning, wet string can
conduct electricity. * Use strong, dry cord for kite string. *
Don't use kites containing metal or wire parts such as
cotton-wrapped wire string. Wire and metal will serve as conductors
if they come in contact with electrical equipment. Use lightweight
wood for kite frames. Other common-sense rules to remember: * Avoid
traffic areas such as streets, highways and railroad rights-of-
way. * Stay clear of other kites and kite flyers. * Keep an eye out
for rocks and holes when running with a kite. * Don't fly kites and
toy airplanes from rooftops or other elevated structures. For
additional information on safety, visit DTE Energy's web site for
children, http://www.dtekids.com/. DATASOURCE: Detroit Edison
CONTACT: Eileen Dixon, +1-313-235-9154; or Lorie Kessler,
+1-313-235-8807, both of Detroit Edison Web site:
http://www.dteenergy.com/ http://www.dtekids.com/
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