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There are numerous electrical hazards out there, even in the comfort of your very own home. These can include broken electrical cords, appliances on or near the sink, outlets with a high number of connections and much, much more. Remember these tips to avoid getting hurt by electricity while at home: Do not use an electric appliance around the bathtub, shower, sink or any other wet surface. Never touch an electrical cord or appliance with wet hands. Remember to avoid using too many plugs in your electrical outlets. Metal objects should never be inserted into appliances or outlets. Get rid of damaged or torn electrical cords. Pull a plug by its head — not the cord. Electrical hazards are not limited to indoors. Look up and you’ll likely see power poles and lines overhead. These can be dangerous. Follow the rules below to keep safe around outside power equipment. Never fly kites, model airplanes or helicopters near electrical power lines. Mylar balloons should not be near power lines and should never be released into the air. You should avoid using large items such as ladders, poles or anything else under electrical lines that can hit, damage or pull on lines. Power lines are not toys — never throw items like shoes or fishing rods onto them. Avoid playing around power poles, transformer boxes and stay far away from fallen power lines. Power substations are completely off limits. Obey the signs and stay out of substations. Don’t remove anything from a transformer. Professionals with safety gear are the only ones who should open or gain access to boxes. Electricity is a form of energy that we use to power our homes and businesses. Power providers generate and transfer electricity into facilities, keeping the lights on, air conditioners cooling and computers and televisions running. To understand electricity you should know a little about atoms. Everything that exists is made of atoms — stars, trees, animals, us, even air and water. Atoms are made up of the nucleus at the center. The nucleus is made up of protons (+) and neutrons (-), which are attracted to each other. Balanced atoms contain an equal number of protons and neutrons. Electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom. Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms. How does electricity work? Electricity works by traveling in circuits and must have a complete or closed path before the electrons can move. If the circuit is open, the electrons can’t flow, which means electricity is off. When a light switch is switched on, the circuit is closed and electricity can flow. This turns the lights in a home or office on. Think of it like a drawbridge on a road. When it’s up you can’t cross it, when it’s down you can cross. How does electricity get to homes/ businesses? To get to homes and businesses, electricity must travel over long distances. Electricity flows along cables to a transformer. A transformer is a device that transfers energy between two or more circuits. Transformers range in size and shape. Many can be seen on electrical poles, others are housed in the large green boxes you sometimes see in yards or business parks. Inside are wires and circuits that take 7,200 volts of electricity and reduce it to 120/240 volts for use in homes and businesses. Transformers are highly dangerous. IID takes precaution to make these transformers safe; however, the inside is just as dangerous and only trained professionals should ever open or be around an open transformer. If you see an open transformer box and no one is around, please notify an adult immediately. What is an electrical conductor? Electricity uses electrical conductors to reach its destination. Many elements work as electrical conductors. These include metals like aluminum, iron, copper and liquids like water and acidic juices. Because the human body is made up of so much water we make an excellent conductor. This is what makes electricity so dangerous to us. Electricity needs an insulator to keep it under control. Insulators can be rubber, wood or glass. This is why electrical wires are wrapped in plastic; if the plastic is damaged, these should not be used. A damaged insulator means the electrical current can be released, making it dangerous. Electricity Facts Energy Safety Contest! Calling for entries! IID is soliciting your take on energy safety so please visit our website at www.dippyduck.com for contest rules/deadlines. Indoor Electrical Hazards Outdoor Electrical Hazards Here are some quick facts about electricity. Electric current is measured in amperes (amps). Electric potential energy is measured in volts. When an electrical charge builds up on the surface of an object it creates static electricity. Regardless of how energy is created — water, wind, geothermal, coal — they all require turbines to run generators to create electricity. Lightning is a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. Lightning bolts can travel 130,000 miles per hour and reach 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Your body also uses electricity. This is especially important in the heart, where cells are contracted by electricity. Electric eels can produce strong electric shocks — 500 volts. There are two forms of current — direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). The difference between the two is the way electrons flow. DC electrons move in a single direction — iPods, phones, flashlights use DC current to run when they are not plugged in. AC electrons change direction — they flow back and forth; this is the current. Imperial Irrigation District began delivering energy in 1936 and now provides electricity to over 150,000 homes and businesses in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. This newsletter was developed by IID to provide safety information that you can share with your family and friends. It covers topics such as what electricity is and the hazards of electricity. 2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner 2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. 2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner 2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. What is Electricity? www.dippyduck.com 2014/2015

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Page 1: What is Electricity? Electricity Facts€¦ · There are numerous electrical hazards out there, even in the comfort of your very own home. These can include broken electrical cords,

There are numerous electrical hazards out there, even in the comfort of your very own home. These can include broken electrical cords, appliances on or near the sink, outlets with a high number of connections and much, much more.

Remember these tips to avoid getting hurt by electricity while at home:

• Do not use an electric appliance around the bathtub, shower, sink or any other wet surface. • Never touch an electrical cord or appliance with wet hands.

• Remember to avoid using too many plugs in your electrical outlets. • Metal objects should never be inserted into appliances or outlets. • Get rid of damaged or torn electrical cords.• Pull a plug by its head — not the cord.

Electrical hazards are not limited to indoors. Look up and you’ll likely see power poles and lines overhead. These can be dangerous. Follow the rules below to keep safe around outside power equipment.

• Never fly kites, model airplanes or helicopters near electrical power lines.• Mylar balloons should not be near power lines and should never be released into the air.• You should avoid using large items such as ladders, poles or anything else under electrical lines that can hit, damage or pull on lines.

• Power lines are not toys — never throw items like shoes or fishing rods onto them.• Avoid playing around power poles, transformer boxes and stay far away from fallen power lines. • Power substations are completely off limits. Obey the signs and stay out of substations.• Don’t remove anything from a transformer. Professionals with safety gear are the only ones who should open or gain access to boxes.

Electricity is a form of energy that we use to power our homes and businesses. Power providers generate and transfer electricity into facilities, keeping the lights on, air conditioners cooling and computers and televisions running.

To understand electricity you should know a little about atoms. Everything that exists is made of atoms — stars, trees, animals, us, even air and water. Atoms are made up of the nucleus at the center. The nucleus is made up of protons (+) and neutrons (-), which are attracted to each other. Balanced atoms contain an equal number of protons and neutrons. Electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom. Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms.

How does electricity work?Electricity works by traveling in circuits and must have a complete or closed

path before the electrons can move. If the circuit is open, the electrons can’t flow, which means electricity is off. When a light switch is switched on, the circuit is closed and electricity can

flow. This turns the lights in a home or office on. Think of it like a drawbridge on a road. When it’s up you can’t cross it, when it’s down you can cross.

How does electricity get to homes/businesses?To get to homes and businesses, electricity must travel over long distances. Electricity flows along cables to a transformer.

A transformer is a device that transfers energy between two or more circuits. Transformers range in size and shape. Many can be seen on electrical poles, others are housed in the large green boxes you sometimes see in yards or business parks. Inside are wires and circuits that take 7,200 volts of electricity and reduce it to 120/240 volts for use in homes and businesses.

Transformers are highly dangerous. IID takes precaution to make these transformers safe; however, the inside is just as dangerous and only trained professionals should ever open or be around an open transformer. If you see an open transformer box and no one is around, please notify an adult immediately.

What is an electrical conductor?Electricity uses electrical conductors to reach its destination. Many elements work as electrical conductors. These

include metals like aluminum, iron, copper and liquids like water and acidic juices. Because the human body is made up of so much water we make an excellent conductor. This is what makes electricity so dangerous to us.

Electricity needs an insulator to keep it under control. Insulators can be rubber, wood or glass. This is why electrical wires are wrapped in plastic; if the plastic is damaged, these should not be used. A damaged insulator means the electrical current can be released, making it dangerous.

Electricity Facts

Energy Safety Contest!

Calling for entries! IID is soliciting your take on energy safety so please visit our website at www.dippyduck.com for contest rules/deadlines.

Indoor Electrical Hazards

Outdoor Electrical Hazards

Here are some quick facts about electricity.

• Electric current is measured in amperes (amps).• Electric potential energy is measured in volts.• When an electrical charge builds up on the surface of an object it creates static electricity.• Regardless of how energy is created — water, wind, geothermal, coal — they all require turbines to run generators to create electricity. • Lightning is a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. Lightning bolts can travel 130,000 miles per hour and reach 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. • Your body also uses electricity. This is especially important in the heart, where cells are contracted by electricity.

• Electric eels can produce strong electric shocks — 500 volts.

• There are two forms of current — direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). The difference between the two is the way electrons flow. DC electrons move in a single direction — iPods, phones, flashlights use DC current to run when they are not plugged in. AC electrons change direction — they flow back and forth; this is the current.

Imperial Irrigation District began delivering energy in 1936 and now provides electricity to over 150,000 homes and businesses in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. This newsletter was developed by IID to provide safety information that you can share with your family and friends. It covers topics such as what electricity is and the hazards of electricity.

2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner

2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner

STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE.STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE.

2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner

2014 CANAL AWARENESS Campaign Winner

STAY AWAY.

STAY ALIVE.STAY AWAY.

STAY ALIVE.

What is Electricity?

www.dippyduck.com

2014/2015

Page 2: What is Electricity? Electricity Facts€¦ · There are numerous electrical hazards out there, even in the comfort of your very own home. These can include broken electrical cords,

Los riesgos con la electricidad no se limitan a interiores. Mire usted hacia arriba y probablemente verá postes y líneas de electricidad. Estos pueden ser muy peligrosos. Siga las siguientes reglas para mantenerse a salvo alrededor de equipo de electricidad externo.

• Nunca vuele papalotes, modelos de aviones o helicópteros cerca de líneas de energía eléctrica.

• Los globos metálicos nunca deben estar cerca de las líneas eléctricas y nunca soltarlos al aire.

• Debe evitar el uso de elementos grandes tales como escaleras, postes o cualquier cosa que pueda dañar, tocar o jalar una línea de energía electrica.

• Las líneas de electricidad no son juguetes — Nunca arroje artículos tales como zapatos o cañas de pescar sobre ellos.

• Evite jugar alrededor de postes de electricidad, cajas de transformadores y manténgase alejado de las líneas de electricidad que se encuentren tirados.

• Las subestaciones eléctricas están “fuera de límite”. Obedezca los señalamientos y aléjese de las subestaciones.

La electricidad es una forma de energía que utilizamos para alimentar nuestros hogares y negocios. Los proveedores de energía la generan y la transfieren a las instalaciones, manteniendo las luces encendidas, los acondicionadores de aire y las computadores y los televisores en funcionamiento.

Para entender lo que es la electricidad, usted debe saber un poco acerca de los Átomos. Todo lo que existe está hecho de

átomos — las estrellas, los árboles, los animales, nosotros, incluso el aire y el agua. Los átomos están formados por un núcleo en el centro. El núcleo se compone de protones (+) y neutrones (-), los cuales se atraen uno al otro. Los átomos balanceados contienen el mismo número de protones y neutrones. Los electrones giran alrededor del núcleo de un átomo. La electricidad es el movimiento de electrones entre los átomos.

Como funciona la electricidad?La electricidad funciona al viajar en circuitos y debe tener una ruta completa o cerrada antes de que los electrones puedan moverse. Si el circuito está abierto, los electrones no pueden fluir, lo que significa que la electricidad está apagada. Cuando un interruptor de luz está encendido, el circuito se cierra y la electricidad puede fluir. Esto activa las luces de una casa u oficina. Piense en ello como un puente levadizo en una carretera. Cuando está levantado no puede cruzarlo, cuando está abajo se puede cruzar.

De que manera llega la electricidad a los hogares/negocios?Para llegar a los hogares y empresas, la electricidad debe viajar largas distancias.

La electricidad fluye a lo largo de los cables hacia un transformador. Un transformador es un dispositivo que transfiere energía entre dos o más circuitos. Los transformadores varían en tamaño y forma. Muchos los podemos ver en los postes eléctricos y otros son las grandes cajas verdes que a veces se ven en los patios o parques empresariales. En el interior se encuentran cables y circuitos que tienen 7,200 voltios para su uso en hogares y negocios.

Los transformadores son altamente peligrosos. IID toma las precauciones necesarias para que estos transformadores sean seguros; sin embargo, el interior del transformador es tan peligroso como el exterior y sólo personas profesionales entrenadas deben abrir o estar cerca de un transformador abierto. Si usted ve una caja transformadora abierta y nadie se encuentra alrededor, por favor notifique a un adulto.

Que es un conductor electrico?La electricidad utiliza conductores eléctricos para llegar a su destino.

Muchos elementos trabajan como conductores eléctricos. Estos incluyen metales tales como el aluminio, el hierro, el cobre y líquidos como el agua o jugos ácidos. Debido a que el cuerpo humano se compone de tanta agua, hacemos un excelente conductor. Esto es lo que hace que la electricidad sea tan peligroso para nosotros.

Se necesita un aislante para mantener la electricidad bajo control. Los aislantes pueden ser de goma, de madera o de vidrio. Esta es la razón por la cual los cables eléctricos están envueltos en plástico; si el plástico está dañado, éstos no deben ser utilizados. Un aislante dañado significa que la corriente eléctrica se puede liberar, por lo que es peligroso.

Datos Sobre la Electricidad

Concurso de Seguridad Energetica!

¡Le invitamos a participar! IID solicita su opinión sobre la seguridad en cuanto a la electricidad, así que por favor visite nuestro sitio web en www.dippyduck.com para obtener las reglas del concurso/fechas límite.

Existen por ahí numerosos riesgos relacionados con la electricidad, incluso en la comodidad de su propia casa. Éstos pueden incluir cables rotos, electrodomésticos en o cerca del lavamanos/fregadero, tomacorrientes con un alto número de conexiones y muchos, muchos más.

Recuerde estos consejos para evitar resultar lastimado por la electricidad mientras se encuentre usted en casa.

• No utilice un aparato eléctrico cerca de la tina de baño, la regadera, el lavamanos o cualquier otra superficie húmeda.

• Nunca toque un cable o un aparato eléctrico con las manos mojadas.

• Recuerde evitar demasiados enchufes en el tomacorrientes.

• No debe introducir objetos de metal en aparatos eléctricos o en el tomacorriente.

• Se deben tirar los cables eléctricos que estén dañados o rotos.

• Jale el enchufe de la cabeza — no del cable.

Peligros de Electricidad en Interiores

Peligros de Electricidad en Exteriores

Aquí le damos algunos hechos sobre la electricidad.

• La corriente eléctrica se mide en amperios (amps)

• La energía potencial eléctrica se mide en voltios.

• Cuando una carga eléctrica se acumula en la superficie de un objeto, ésta crea electricidad estática.

• Independientemente de cómo se crea la energía — agua, viento, geotermia, carbón — todos ellos requieren turbinas para hacer funcionar los generadores que producen electricidad.

• Los rayos son descargas de electricidad en la atmósfera. Pueden viajar a 130,000 millas por hora y llegar a 54,000 grados Fahrenheit.

• Hasta su cuerpo utiliza la electricidad. Sus células se contraen por la electricidad.

• Las anguilas eléctricas pueden producir fuertes descargas eléctricas — 500 voltios.

• Hay dos formas de corriente — corriente continua (DC) y corriente alterna (AC). La diferencia es la forma en que fluyen los electrones. Los electrones DC se mueven en una sola dirección... iPods, móviles, linternas utilizan corriente continua para funcionar cuando no están conectados. Los electrones AC cambian de dirección… que fluye de ida y vuelta; ésta es la corriente.

Imperial Irrigation District comenzó a distribuir energía eléctrica en 1936 y ahora proporciona electricidad a más de 150,000 hogares y negocios en el valle Imperial y el valle Coachella. Este boletín fue desarrollado por IID para proporcionar información de seguridad que usted puede compartir con sus familiares y amigos. Cubre temas tales como lo que es la electricidad y los peligros de la electricidad.

Que es la Electricidad?

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