1. Remember Safety
2. Control Messages
3. Energy Tip
   





Norris Public Power
606 Irving Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
402.223.4038
www.norrisppd.com

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As the growing season progresses through the summer, owners and operators of irrigation systems should increase their vigilance for safety. The Norris District offers the following tips to enhance the safety of those working around irrigation equipment:

• Make sure that irrigation system wiring is properly grounded. Before the start of each irrigation season, have a qualified electrician check the pump and wiring.
• Position the water jet streams so that there is no chance of them spraying onto power lines - if this happens, the entire system could become energized, creating a danger for anyone nearby.
• Stay away from the piping during any lightning activity. Install lightning arresters to protect your equipment.
• If fuses continually blow or circuit breakers repeatedly trip, have a professional check the wiring. This could indicate a potential electrical hazard.
• Always shut off and lock the master electrical control switch before servicing the machine.
• Avoid moving irrigation equipment on windy days when pipes could be blown into nearby power lines. Keep pipes horizontal to the ground rather than vertical to minimize the risk of contact with power lines.

If an irrigation system or pipe comes in contact with a power line, never try to remove it yourself. Stay away from it and call Norris Public Power District for help.

As the irrigation season begins to heat up, the District would like to remind our irrigation customers of the notification options available for daily load control messages:

1. The best and quickest way to obtain up to date load control information is by visiting www.norrisppd.com and clicking on the Load Control link on the left hand side of the page.

2. The District also offers email/text message notification. To sign up for this service, please send an email to comments@norrispower.com.

3. Listen to KRVN 880 AM on the radio. Daily load control messages are announced at 8:29 AM. Code Red signifies a control day and Code Green signifies no control. Early release messages are also announced throughout the day.

4. Call the Norris District "Irrigation Hotline" at 800-858-4708 or 402 -228-2840.