* The areas listed here are general and may be referred to with local names.
* Some areas can be large and may be split into several cutting cycles.
If your property is part of the current cutting cycle, you will get an email and a notification in SmartHub (if you subscribe). To check if your property is affected by the current cycle, please call the office at 843–538-5700.
Electricity Safety
Coastal Electric Cooperative’s electric system includes high-voltage equipment and high-risk areas. Always use EXTREME CAUTION when working or playing near them.
Be Electricity Aware
Keep these life-saving tips in mind:
Underground Lines
Call before you dig. If you hit an underground line, you could be seriously injured. By law, you could also be liable for damages. Before digging or moving earth, call SC811, the local one-call utility locating service to locate all the underground utility lines.
Tree Safety
Work and play safely around trees. Contact your local electric utility before pruning, trimming, or cutting down trees that are near overhead lines. Don’t let children climb trees that are near overhead lines. Learn more about tree trimming best practices.
High-Voltage Towers
Stay clear of high-voltage towers. Never touch or climb on these towers. Overhead wires and other tower equipment carry very high-voltage electricity.
Overhead Lines
Keep your distance! When carrying and using ladders and other long tools, make sure to keep them at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines-including the line from the power pole to your home.
Substations
Stay out of substations. Tell children that if a ball or toy gets into a substation they should tell an adult to call the power company. Never try to retrieve the toy yourself.
Pad-Mounted Transformers
Don’t dig near them or try to open them. These transformers are contained inside sturdy metal cabinets that are locked for safety. Never sit on or near them. If you find one that’s unlocked, call Coastal Electric Cooperative immediately.
Electrical Safety Checklist [PDF]
Remember, safety is everyone’s business.
Safety Videos
Touchstone Energy and NRECA’s (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) Straight Talk both provide videos for electric co-op consumer members. Watch their videos on electrical safety.