Young people urged to stay away from substations and powerlines across Yorkshire
There's a warning from Northern Powergrid for young people to stay away from substations and powerlines
There's a warning not to go near electrical powerlines - especially if young people across Yorkshire are out looking for something to do during the holidays.
Northern Powergrid said it can be incredibly dangerous, and if something gets caught by their substation, to call for help, and don't attempt to get it yourself.
Gareth Pearson, Northern Powergrid’s Director of Health, Safety and Training, said: “The Easter holiday period is a busy time for all families, but we’d ask parents and guardians to make sure that their children know the dangers of electricity and that parents and older children know it’s us, Northern Powergrid, who they need to call on free-phone 105 if they accidentally kick a football into a substation, or manoeuvre a powered toy, or drone, into our overhead power lines.
“If using drones, make sure they’re well away from our power network and remember our campaign slogan to ‘Look Up It’s Live!’ to check where overhead cables and power lines are located.
“Our free safety animation helps to spread the vital safety message to children, and our free education assets can help entertain children if the weather takes a turn for the worse and you’re looking for indoor learning activities. Download the resources at northernpowergrid.com/education."
To report an electricity network safety issue contact Northern Powergrid on free-phone 105. The national 105 number automatically directs people to their electricity distributor.