Burnett County Winter Storm 2022 WINTER STORM/ELECTRIC SAFETY Always assume low or fallen power lines are energized. Stay at least 10 feet away from any power lines and any nearby objects they may be touching (fence, water or tree limbs). Contact your utility company immediately to report downed power lines outside your home. Stay inside, never attempt to move a downed line. Leave it to the professionals. Do not operate a portable generator inside your home, basement, or garage. When not properly vented, generators can very quickly produce high levels of carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. If using a generator it is recommended that you work with a licensed electrician for installation. When portable space heaters are needed, never leave them unattended and turn off when leaving a room or going to sleep. WE Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company 104 S. Pine Street PO Box 9 Grantsburg, WI 54840-0009 Phone: 715-463-5371 Fax: 715-463-2765 www.nweco.com Burnett County Winter Storm 2022 WINTER STORM / ELECTRIC SAFETY Always assume low or fallen power lines are energized . Stay at least 10 feet away from any power lines and any nearby objects they may be touching ( fence , water or tree limbs ) . Contact your utility company immediately to report downed power lines outside your home . Stay inside , never attempt to move a downed line . Leave it to the professionals . Do not operate a portable generator inside your home , basement , or garage . When not properly vented , generators can very quickly produce high levels of carbon monoxide , which can be deadly . If using a generator it is recommended that you work with a licensed electrician for installation . When portable space heaters are needed , never leave them unattended and turn off when leaving a room or going to sleep . WE Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company 104 S. Pine Street PO Box 9 Grantsburg , WI 54840-0009 Phone : 715-463-5371 Fax : 715-463-2765 www.nweco.com