Staying safe
Safety
Tipmont delivers energy to eight counties in midwestern Indiana through a network of power lines and electric transmission and distribution systems.
When used appropriately, electricity is a safe and reliable energy source. However, it can be very dangerous when used carelessly or irresponsibly. We’ve provided these important electrical safety tips and information to help you and your family enjoy the comfort and convenience that electricity provides.
Staying safe
Learn more about safety
- Call 811 Before You Dig
If you plan on doing any digging on your property, make sure you “Know what’s below.”
- Electrical Safety Terms
Watt’s what?? Electrical safety terms every homeowner should know.
- Tree Planting Guide
The taller a tree will become, the further it needs to be from overhead lines. Use this guide to help you know which trees to plant.
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Recent safety posts
April 7, 2025
In line with Best Management Practices to maintain a safe, reliable infrastructure for operation of utilities, Tipmont’s practices for vegetation...
April 7, 2025
In February, the Arbor Day Foundation named Tipmont a 2025 Tree Line USA utility for an eighth consecutive year —...
April 1, 2025
This spring and summer, Tipmont will test 3,000 poles near the Manson and Wea substations.In the areas indicated on the...