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Electrical Safety Campaigns
Kids’ Electrical Safety Drawing Contest
As part of Festival Hydro’s (FHI) commitment and contribution to Public Safety, and local interest in electrical-awareness education, FHI aims to provide Electrical Safety Awareness programming and communications to adults, children and pre-teens in our service area.
FHI strives to ensure electrical safety information is accessible to all, with a new initiative to empower children and their families and communities to make informed decisions regarding electrical safety with the 1st Annual Kids’ Electrical Safety Drawing Contest, which will be offered to children from across Huron and Perth Counties, covering Festival Hydro’s service areas. FHI believes this initiative will help to contribute to safer homes, schools, businesses and neighborhoods in our local communities!
This year’s Kids’ Electrical Safety Drawing Contest theme is “Call Before You Dig!”.
The month of April is #DigSafeMonth! There are underground hazards that we must be aware of. Hitting electric, gas, or other high-pressure pipes and lines could have fatal consequences. We must all prevent damages to protect our communities. You should never assume it is safe to dig. Remember, always “Get the Dirt on All Digs” before starting your next outdoor project and contact Ontario One Call before you dig. It’s easy and it’s the law.
Young artists are encouraged to design an image depicting the contest safety message theme. Festival Hydro’s employees will vote to select two finalists, one in each age group category. Each winner will receive gift and special recognition with their artwork being featured in Festival Hydro’s electrical safety key messaging communication (e.g. on bill inserts, posts on social media, on the corporate website and in safety advertising etc.).
Attention Young Artists!
Spring is here, and that means more time outside playing, gardening, and exploring! But did you know that digging in the ground can be dangerous if you don’t check what’s below? There are important wires and pipes underground that help bring electricity, water, and gas to our homes. That’s why it’s important to “Call Before You Dig!”
We invite children in Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6 to take part in our Kids’ Electrical Safety Drawing Contest! Draw or colour a picture showing why it’s important to “Call Before You Dig!”.
Artwork Could Feature:
✔ A person calling before digging in a garden or backyard
✔ A worker marking the ground to show where it’s safe to dig
✔ A fun safety superhero reminding everyone to “Call Before You Dig!”
How to Enter:
- Draw on a standard piece of paper (8.5” x 11”)
- Use lots of colours, individual creativity, and ensure image communicates the electrical safety message theme “Call Before You Dig!”
- Submit artwork to Festival Hydro by scanning and emailing (e.g. as a PDF or jpeg/png file) to hr@festivalhydro.com and completing the Entry Form by Wednesday, April 16, 2025
**DO NOT include the artist’s name, age, grade, etc. on the artwork.
*Prior to submitting artwork, please read the Kids’ Electrical Safety Drawing Contest Official Rules provided by Festival Hydro here.
Exciting Prizes to Be Won!
Winning drawings will be featured in Festival Hydro’s safety materials; social media platforms and the top 2 artists (one from each category) will receive public recognition and a special prize! Let’s work together to keep our community safe this spring - always “Call Before You Dig!”.
For more information about this year’s campaign message and Ontario One Call’s Dig Safe Month visit www.OntarioOneCall.ca.