Staying safe while under the stars

As the weather gets warmer, you might find yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors. If you are planning on camping and enjoying a few s’mores under a star-filled night, take precautions when setting up your campfire. Visit smokeybear.com for tips on picking a spot, setting up your campfire and extinguishing it properly.

A few reminders:

• Follow the rules of your campground.
• Do NOT build a campfire in hazardous, dry conditions.
• Find out if the campground has an existing fire ring or fire pit you can use.
• Have a source of water, a bucket and a shovel nearby at all times.
• Keep the fire small and under control.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and we are prepared with emergency plans and procedures to respond to wildfires that could affect our customers and equipment. We are also doing our part to prevent fires by inspecting and repairing our equipment, using remote sensors to monitor the grid and actively managing vegetation such as trees near our lines to reduce the possibility of a fire starting from contact.