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Eddison Is Stuck Up A Tree
Eddison you silly cat, come down from there it’s not safe! Look there’s a power line carrying electricity into my house going through the branches. Come down Eddison, it’s so dangerous. Oh my goodness what am I going to do? Power lines are very dangerous; Eddison could be killed if he touches the wire. Oh dear, what should I do? I can’t go up and get him because I would be in danger from the electricity. I could call the fire brigade or the electricity company, but Eddison might move and touch the wire before they came. Ah – I have an idea. Magic up a fish, Eddison loves those.
Where does electricity come from?
The electricity we use in our homes has come a long way. Electricity is generated at power stations using fuels like coal, oil or gas. Electricity can also be generated from renewable energy sources like the sun, wind, water and waves. They are all illustrated in my book of wisdom.
Next page: The National Grid
Power lines
The power lines that carry electricity into your home are very dangerous. If you touch them, the electricity will pass through you and may kill you.
Do not touch power lines
Do not climb trees that have power lines going through them or are close to them.
Do not use fishing lines near power lines.
Do not fly kites near power lines.
Do not allow balloons near power lines.
Never retrieve balloons or toys that are stuck in power lines. Contact the electricity supplier and they will help.
Never climb a pylon or a wooden pole.
Remember that telephone wires and power lines look the same. All wires may be dangerous. Stay away from them.
