My Safety: Kites

SAFETY Call before you dig Household appliances Power lines Thunderstorms and lightning Contact PNM

• Fly your kite away from power lines.
• If your kite gets tangled in a power line, do not attempt to free it.
  • Call PNM immediately.
• Don't fly kites in threatening weather.
  • If a kite is hit by lightning or if wet string touches a power line, it can conduct electricity.
• Don't use kites with metal or wire parts.
• Don't fly your kite in winds stronger than recommended by the kite's manufacturer.