Quick Start Guide Electric Utilities

SECTION 03: KEY SAFETY MESSAGES

Who: Key Audiences The general public, students, emergency responders, landscapers, and excavators are the prime target audiences for this topic. General Public

• Adults • Minors

Students • Elementary school • Middle school • High school

Emergency Responders • Firefighters • Police officers • Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)

Landscapers and Excavators

What: Core Messages The core message is the most important point or essential idea to be understood and remembered by the target audience. For this topic, the core message is: The interior compartments of padmounted electrical equipment contain high-voltage components that are exceedingly dangerous to touch. Avoid contact with this equipment. Never touch or enter open, damaged, or unlocked electrical cabinets; immediately report damaged or open equipment to 911 and the local electric utility.

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Developing a Public Safety Communications Program