KITE SAFETY
Kite in Power Lines
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Kite safety is very important, especially during the annual Good Friday holiday. Employing kite safety measures, not only prevents outages, but also ensure the safety of you and our team. We encourage everyone to remember the following safety guidelines for kite flying:
Do
- ALWAYS use the correct supplies when making a kite.
- ALWAYS keep you kite away from power lines and busy roads.
- ONLY fly your kite in safe places away from overhead power lines, such a beaches, fields and playgrounds.
- ONLY fly your kite on bright sunny days.
- ALWAYS call BELCO at 955 if you kite is caught in a power line.
Don’t
- NEVER use wire or metal to make your kite.
- NEVER pull on the tail or the string, if you kite gets caught on power lines.
- NEVER fly your kite near overhead power lines.
- NEVER fly your kite in bad weather.
Kite Safety Articles
It is so important to fly your kites safely. Please review our articles and press releases on our annual kite safety campaign along with general kite safety information.
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition Open for Entries
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 15, 2024. The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students only, with...
2023 Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (“BELCO”) today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year, was open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students and more than 150 posters were received....
Safe Kite Flying Advisory
Hamilton, Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (“BELCO”) today issued a reminder to the public about safe kite flying during the Good Friday holiday. BELCO advised of the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct supplies when...
Kite Safety Competition Open for Entries
Hamilton, Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 17, 2023. The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students only with...
Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners
Hamilton,Bermuda The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (“BELCO”) today announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign. The competition, now in its 33rd year, was open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students and more than 100 posters were received....
Safe Kite Flying Advisory
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (“BELCO”) today issued a reminder to the public about safe and sustainable kite flying during the Good Friday holiday. BELCO reiterates the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct...
BELCO Kite Safety Competition
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is now open for entries.3The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students only with one entry per child...
BELCO Advises the Public to Exercise Caution When Flying Kites
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) is advising caution when flying kites around the island. "When most people think of kite flying, they might think of the tradition of making a paper kite and a fun activity," stated Shelly Leman, Managing...
Don’t fly kites near power lines
BELCO advises caution when flying kites around the island.
BELCO Congratulates Kite Poster Competition Winners
P1 AND P2 STUDENTS'ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FLYING KITES SAFELY Hamilton, Bermuda (17 June 2020) Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited ( "BELCO" ) congratulates the winners of its annual Kite Safety Poster Competition. P1 and P2 students from schools...