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February/March 2015 Issue 1
Thank You,
Todd Wagner
Stay Clear of Danger!
A downed power line may not be a dead line.
It could cause serious injury or death.
Assume all power lines are energized and dangerous.
Lines that are de-energized could become energized at any
time. Never touch a downed power line—and never touch
a person or object that is touching a power line. Follow
these tips to stay safe around a downed power line:
»» Immediately report a downed power line to Canby Utility and call 911.
»» If you see someone who has been shocked and is in direct or indirect
contact with a downed power line, do not touch the person. Efforts to
pull an electric shock victim away could make you a second victim. Warn
others to stay away.
We wish to express our
appreciation to Todd Wagner for
his service on the Canby Utility
Board of Directors. Todd joined the
board in August 2009 and served
for nearly six years until his second
term expired on February 28.
Thank you, Todd, for your
commitment and service to Canby
and contributing your valuable
perspective to Canby Utility.
»» If a power line falls across or near your vehicle while you are in it, stay
inside until help arrives. If you must exit, jump clear so no part of your
body is touching the car when you land. Keep both feet together and
shuffle or hop until you are at least 30 feet away from the vehicle.
»» Do not attempt to move tree limbs that are on or near a power line.
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Around
CANBY LOCAL EVENTS
The National Fire Protection Association and the Consumer
Product Safety Commission say any widely used heating device
can be used safely, if the following precautions are followed:
»» Buy a space heater that has been tested and labeled by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory, such as Underwriters’ Laboratory.
»» Shop for a heater with an automatic safety switch that will turn it off should the
heater tip over; an overheat sensor that shuts off the heater if it gets too hot; a
low surface temperature to protect people and pets from burns; and a screen or
grill around the heating coil, with small openings to keep children’s fingers from
touching the heating element.
»» Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from flammable objects. Be sure to keep towels
or other items clear to prevent fires.
»» Cords need to be unobstructed. Placing anything on top of the cord, such as rugs,
could cause it to overheat and cause a fire.
»» Extension cords are not recommended and should be used only when absolutely
necessary. It is dangerous to use light-duty household extension cords with a heater
because it could start a fire.
»» Using the heater to dry clothes, gloves or shoes is not recommended.
»» Unless specifically certified for that purpose, do not use heaters in wet or moist
places, such as bathrooms. Corrosion to heater parts may lead to a fire or a
shock hazard.
»» Make sure the cord is not worn and avoid using electrical tape over a break. Have
the cord replaced by a professional. Use HPN-designated cord. It is the only one
acceptable for electric space heaters.
»» Be sure the plug fits snugly in the outlet. A loose plug can overheat.
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Did You
Know
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
more than 25,000 residential fires each year are associated with the use of space heaters. As many as 300
people a year die in these fires. Another 6,000 people
visit hospital emergency rooms for burns that are the
result of touching hot surfaces on space heaters.
State and Federal Tax Aid
AARP Foundation brings free Tax
Aid to Canby for senior citizens
and low- to moderate-income
taxpayers. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Saturdays, January 31 through
April 11, in the Canby Utility
boardroom. Please bring photo ID
and your tax related documents.
Seniors can call the Canby Adult
Center to make appointments
for tax aid on Fridays, January
30 through April 10. For more
information, call (503) 266-2970.
Canby Utility employees cannot
answer tax questions. Walk-ins only.
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
and Event Center
March 14, 5:30 p.m.
Fair & Rodeo Court coronation
in the main pavilion.
March 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4-H Tack Sale
April 4, 11 a.m. sharp
Easter Egg Hunt is by
the Rodeo Arena.
April 16, noon to 5 p.m.
Shred-It Day
Canby Utility Board Meeting
When: 7 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month
Where: Canby Utility Boardroom
154 NW First Ave.
154 NW First Ave.
Canby, OR 97013
503.266.1156
154 NW
First Ave.
www.canbyutility.org
Canby, OR 97013
503.266.1156
www.canbyutility.org