PLANTING SEASON IS HERE IN THE HOOSIER STATE. INDIANA’S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OFFER THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO HELP KEEP FARMERS AND WORKERS SAFE.

• Make sure farm equipment like planter arms and sprayers safely clear overhead power lines. Some clearances may have changed since the last time you entered the field.
• Keep a safe distance from power poles and guy wires.
• If your farm equipment becomes entangled with power lines, call 911 immediately. Keep others away and remain calm.
• If you are planning a controlled burn, mow and remove vegetation at least 15 feet around any pole prior to burning and apply fire retardant to the area as recommended by the manufacturer prior to burn period.
• Do not allow the fire to cross under power lines in large areas.