First graders learn safety, dangers of electricity

Tri-County EMC visits North Duplin Elementary

By Ena Sellers

Duplin Journal

Approximately 100 first-grade students at North Duplin Elementary enjoyed an exciting afternoon on April 12 as Lineman Lance Wise and Line Superintendent Ron Miller, both with Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, visited the school to provide a safety demonstration.

Miller spoke about the dangers of electricity; covering things like not to get on pad mounts and spoke about what to do and what not to do in the event of a car accident if a pole was to fall on their car, said Deidra Grantham, Tri-County EMC Manager of Marketing and Communications. 

After the live-line table talk demonstration, students were able to see first-hand what it’s like to be a lineman and watched Wise in awe as he climbed a pole. 

Blue skies and warm temperatures set the perfect backdrop for the interactive demonstration, as the inquisitive first graders asked questions, watched Wise operate a bucket truck and tried on the lineman’s protective equipment.