Safety first is one of our core values at Idaho Power. Our culture of safety helps keep our employees safe, which also helps keep our service reliable and affordable. Our commitment to safety extends to you, our customers. That’s why we provide the following information on topics affecting your safety.
Electrical Safety
Whether at your home, farm, or office, we have tips to keep in mind. You can also download electrical safety coloring sheets to help your kids learn about electrical safety, too! Learn more.
Water Safety
If you’ll be in or near the water by our dams or reservoirs, there are things you should know to keep safe. Learn now before you go. Learn more.
Trees, Safety & Reliability
Trees and power lines don’t mix. Proper planning and care are necessary for everyone’s safety and continued reliability of your electric service. Learn more.
Overhead and Underground Power Lines
Look up and watch out for overhead power lines, especially if moving tall equipment such as irrigation pipes. Always assume these lines are energized and dangerous.
Call Dig Line to have underground utility lines marked (for free!) at least two days before doing any digging.
Severe weather, such as high winds and heavy snow, can cause power lines to fall. So can a car accident involving a power pole. Follow these measures to stay safe if you encounter a downed power line:
Always assume any downed power line is energized and dangerous. Stay as far away as possible but at least 100 feet. Keep others away and contact Idaho Power immediately at 208-388-2323 or 1-800-488-6151 outside the Treasure Valley, or call 911.
Never touch a downed line or use any object to move a downed power line.
Never remove tree limbs or other objects near or touching a downed line.
If someone touches a downed power line, do not touch or try to rescue them. You risk becoming a victim yourself. Call 911 immediately.
Watch this video to learn what to do if a power line falls on your vehicle.
El mal tiempo —por ejemplo, vientos y nevadas muy fuertes— puede causar la caída de líneas eléctricas. Esto también sucede cuando un vehículo choca contra un poste de electricidad. Para su protección, siga estas medidas de seguridad cuando esté cerca de una línea eléctrica derribada.
Aunque sea una línea eléctrica derribada, siempre hay que suponer que está energizada y es peligrosa. Manténgase lo más lejos posible, pero al menos 100 pies. Haga que los demás también se alejen y llame de inmediato a Idaho Power al 208-388-2323 o al 1-800-488-6151 (fuera de Treasure Valley), o llame al 911.
Nunca toque una línea eléctrica derribada or utilice ningún tipo de objeto para mover una línea eléctrica derribada.
Nunca retire ramas ni otros objetos que estén tocando o estén cerca de una línea derribada.
Si alguien toca una línea eléctrica derribada, no toque a esa persona ni intente rescatarla. Usted también podría ser víctima de una descarga eléctrica. Es mejor llamar al 911 de inmediato.
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How We Keep the Grid Safe
Idaho Power takes numerous measures to ensure the safety of the power grid and our communities. Watch our video to see just some of the ways we strive to keep the grid safe. Watch this video!
Free Safety Presentations
We want all our customers to stay safe around electricity. That’s why we offer safety presentations to students, as well as adults and civic groups. Topics range from electrical safety basics to preparing for power outages. Learn more.
Be Prepared Ahead of Outages
The average Idaho Power customer is without power for fewer than 3 hours a year. But sometimes outages can last for hours or even longer. Make sure you’re ready for any outage.