Kirkland CERT to sponsor workshop on gas, electrical safety in disaster situations

Greg Parkinson from Puget Sound Energy will present a Gas and Electric Safety demonstration including a High Voltage Demonstration Board from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Fire Station 26.

February 10, 2014 1:59 pm

Greg Parkinson from Puget Sound Energy will present a Gas and Electric Safety demonstration including a High Voltage Demonstration Board from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Fire Station 26.

Learn about the correct use of generators during power outages, natural gas safety and emergency situations involving electricity, such as downed wires, plus other topics.

• An 8-foot display board shows power lines energized up to 12,000 volts.

• Safety around power lines & accidents that could happen.

• Arcs and sparks will be seen in each situation.

• The how and why to shut off a gas meter in an emergency.

• Questions about safety around power lines and gas will be answered.

Fire Station 26 is located at 9930 124th Ave. NE in Kirkland.

Registration is required at www.KirklandCERT.com.