Outdoor electric safety

Electrical hazards are not only indoors, but can also occur outside. Follow these tips for outdoor safety to help prevent common outdoor hazards.

• Stay away from overhead electricity lines.
• If you see downed electric lines or other electric emergencies, call us at 800-611-7343.
• Never touch a downed electric line: this could cause serious injury or death.
• Never remove anything caught in electric lines — not even an animal. Call SDG&E immediately at 800-611-7343.
• Fallen electric lines are extremely dangerous. Report any downed lines immediately to 800-611-7343.

For more safety information, check out our safety page.