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Kite safety
When flying a kite, the sky's the limit, but remember to play it safe. SMUD offers these tips to make kite flying a safe experience.
Do...
- Build or fly kites made of wood or plastic. Only use cloth for the tail.
- Fly kites in wide, open areas, away from power lines.
- Use only cotton, linen or nylon string. Metallic thread, wire or wire-reinforced string can cause serious injury or death if they come in contact with energized electrical equipment.
- Fly kites in dry weather. Wet kite string is a strong conductor of electricity.
- Keep metallic balloons well away from electrcial lines.
Call SMUD...
If a kite gets caught in electrical lines or falls into a substation, leave it there. Do not touch any part of the kite or string. Call SMUD at 916.452.3211 and a SMUD employee will be able to safely retrieve it.