[ March-April 2007 – Choose a section ] Safety and Vegetation Control Moving Novoclimat Grant – Newly Built Home Guide to Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Energy Evaluation Service Electronic Thermostats This summer, treat yourself to some fun and excitement! Did you know? The Socket Twins

			Do-it-yourself jobs are a cinch? Are you sure? Planning to prune your trees on your own? What if the ladder or pruning tool comes into contact with a power line? Also keep in mind that the branch you're cutting — which may be full of sap — can carry a shock if it touches the line. One wrong move, distraction or sudden gust of wind is all it takes. Working close to a power line, especially within three metres of one, is simply too dangerous. Pruning is a job for experts Call a professional tree trimmer if your trees need pruning. And please, call Hydro-Québec at the number on your bill if you see branches that are: within three metres of a power line; touching the wires and causing sparks; or close enough to the line to potentially cause a power failure. That way, you: protect yourself and your family from a potential hazard; avoid the risk of electric shock; save your neighbors the inconvenience of a power failure. What's the rule of thumb for staying safe? Stay at least three metres away from power lines! It's a matter of life and death.