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12 safety tips with electricity in the streets

April 29th, 2026

To use electrical energy consciously and safely, it is important to pay attention to some safety tips and practices:

  1. Do not fly kites near the electrical grid. Contact with the power wires can be fatal, in addition to the danger of falling due to the impact caused by electric shock;
  2. Do not use “Cerol”. This cutting mixture, made with glue, glass and the remains of cables, can transform a simple kite line into a conductive material and cause electric shock when it comes into contact with the electrical grid;
  3. Never touch a broken wire;
  4. Do not rescue anyone who is caught in a broken wire. In such cases, notify Cemig immediately. We have professionals on our staff trained to deal with this situation;
  5. In the event of a collision with a power pole, do not get out of the vehicle and do not try to rescue anyone. If there is a fire, jump out of the car with both feet together, as far away as possible. Do not touch the vehicle under any circumstances;
  6. When building electric fences, install insulators (disconnectors) and ground the wires. If any electrical wire falls on them, the grounding will drain the energy to the ground wire;
  7. Never prune trees that are close to the electrical grid. Only authorized staff are allowed to do this;
  8. Radio and television antennas should be installed carefully so that they do not touch or fall over the electrical grid wires;
  9. Never climb poles. Only authorized Cemig staff may perform services on the electrical grid. They are prepared for this with appropriate techniques and equipment that prevent accidents;
  10. Make fires only with the authorization of IEF (0800 283 2323), “Ibama” (Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) or competent agencies and in a controlled way, with the construction of firebreaks and barriers that prevent the spread of flames;
  11. Do not make fires within 15 meters of roads, railways and the limit of the safety lanes of transmission and distribution electricity lines;
  12. Do not make illegal connections in the power grid. This can increase the risk of accidents such as electric shock, short circuit and fires.