District Owned VS Customer Owned
SCPPD is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore your power safely. But it is important for homeowners/business owners to understand which parts of electrical equipment are their responsibility versus the district’s. The graphic below can help YOU determine what needs to be repaired and who will repair it. It shows three different meter placings that are constructed within Stanton County. If the electrical equipment is customer-owned, make sure you contact a licensed electrician for the repairs.
November Closures:
Happy Holiday season from all of us at SCPPD!
We will be closed on November 11th for the Veterans Day Holiday.
Also closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, and the following day, November 28th.
May your Thanksgiving be full of happy moments, good food, and great company.
Look Up. Look Out.
SAFETY TIPS THAT ARE ALWAYS IN SEASON
- Know what’s below. CALL 811 before starting any dissing project.
- Always USE A SPOTTER to warn you of any dangers when moving equipment.
- If you strike a guy wire. NEVER REPAIR IT YOURSELF. Call your local utility right away.
- WATER CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY, so be careful when irrigating near power lines.
- Keep yourself and machinery AT LEAST 30 FEET AWAY from overhead power lines.
- Be extra careful when operating sprayers, planters, and cultivators. KNOW THE HEIGHT AND WIDTH OF YOUR FARM EQUIPMENT to prevent accidental contact.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CONTACT A POWER LINE:
If a power line falls across or near your machinery while you are in it, stay inside and CALL 911. Tell bystanders to stay away. If you must exit, jump as far as possible so no part of your body is touching the machinery when you land. KEEP BOTH FEET TOGETHER AND SHUFFLE at least 40 feet away.
STEP POTENTIAL
If the equipment you are in hits a utility pole, the surrounding area can become energized.
- STEP POTENTIAL is voltage between the span of one step.
- Voltage is highest at the source and fades as energy moves across the ground.
- Stepping on two different voltages at the same time may electrocute you.
- If you see a downed line, the safest place is inside the cab or on the equipment.
Even if you do not touch the power lines … you can still be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Don’t Be Shocked By Electricity
SCPPD recently invited the junior class from Stanton Community High School to attend a live
line safety demonstration. Using their Live Line Demonstration Trailer, SCPPD linemen showed
students the importance of staying safe around electricity and how dangerous it can be when
objects or people come into contact with power lines.
During the presentation, linemen used hot dogs and pickles to simulate how electricity affects human tissue, giving students a vivid reminder of the power and potential danger of electricity. They demonstrated what to do if a vehicle ever touches a power line, emphasizing that it’s safest to stay inside until professionals arrive—and showed how to safely exit if it becomes necessary or life-threatening.
Students also learned about the specialized tools and equipment line workers use to stay safe on the job. Linemen displayed the heavy rubber gloves and sleeves that protect them from electric shock, along with fiberglass “hot sticks,” which allow them to work safely on energized lines from a distance.SCPPD recently invited the junior class from Stanton Community High School to attend a live
line safety demonstration. Using their Live Line Demonstration Trailer, SCPPD linemen showed
students the importance of staying safe around electricity and how dangerous it can be when
objects or people come into contact with power lines.
To conclude, SCPPD representatives encouraged students interested in a technical career to
consider becoming a utility line worker. They shared information about the Utility Line Program
at Northeast Community College and announced that SCPPD offers scholarships to help local
students pursue this rewarding career path.
The event provided an eye-opening lesson on the power of electricity and the dedication it takes
to keep the lights on.
