Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Substations can require thousands of dollars in repairs when even just a few hundred dollars of copper is stolen.
Only authorized personnel should ever enter a substation. Unauthorized entry and the theft of anything from a substation is a crime.
Credit: Jean Anderson
Photo Credit: Jean Anderson
Copper theft is a deadly problem because it can seriously injure or kill those trying to steal the wiring as well as create serious public safety hazards.
Credit: Jean Anderson
Photo Credit: Jean Anderson
In addition to public safety threats like stray voltage, copper theft can cause power outages that range from a few minutes to hours.
Electricity, Copper Theft Don’t Mix
In addition to being a life-threatening crime, the thievery creates many safety hazards for the public.
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