Spring Weather Can Bring Dual Hazards; TXU Electric Delivery Urges Texans to Heed Storm Safety

DALLAS, March 2 /PRNewswire/ — Spring thunderstorms bring two hazards, wind and lightning, but Texans can help avoid needless injury by following basic safety rules set out in the Lifetime of Safety awareness campaign by TXU Electric Delivery.

Strong wind can cause electric lines to fall to the ground, become tangled in trees or fall across tree limbs, fences, roofs and even automobiles.

Lightning endangers anyone within its reach. Figures from the National Weather Service show that Texas had the second highest lightning-related death rate among all states over a recent 10-year period. Another study showed an average of more than 2 million lightning flashes per year in Texas.

For March, TXU Electric Delivery reminds its neighbors to observe these storm-related tips in order to enjoy a Lifetime of Safety:

    *  Stay away from downed power lines. Treat all fallen lines as if they       are energized and deadly. Call 9-1-1 to report the situation, and keep       other people and pets away.    *  Don’t touch objects that are in contact with power lines, such as tree       limbs or fences.    *  If a power line falls across your vehicle, stay inside the car and       wait for help. Tires provide important insulation from the ground.    *  If your power goes out, don’t assume the electric company knows.  Call       the number on your electric bill.    *  Keep a flashlight and a self-powered radio handy in case of lost       power.    *  Install surge protectors to guard electronic equipment and appliances.    *  When you see a storm approaching, get inside as quickly as possible,       and make sure children are inside. If no shelter is nearby, stay as       low to the ground as possible, and don’t stand near tall objects or       trees.   

Visit http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/safety for more information on the Lifetime of Safety campaign and other tips on staying safe around electricity.

TXU Electric Delivery Company, a subsidiary of TXU Corp., is an electric distribution and transmission business that provides power to more than three million homes and businesses and operates more than 115,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Information about TXU Electric Delivery can be obtained by going directly to http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/ .

TXU Electric Delivery

CONTACT: Carol Peters of TXU Electric Delivery, +1-214-486-5924

Web site: http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/safety