KITE SAFETY
Kite in Power Lines
Report a kite caught in power lines immediately by calling:
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.
2026 BELCO Kite Safety School Presentations
Kite Safety is Paramount
BELCO’s Annual Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners Announced
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced the winners of the Company's annual Kite Safety Poster competition. The competition was open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students, and more than 60 posters were submitted....
Final Call for Entries: BELCO’s Annual Kite Safety Poster Competition: Deadline March 13
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company's annual Kite Safety Poster competition is Friday, March 13, 2026. The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2...
BELCO’s Annual Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners Announced
Kiani CokeP1, West Pembroke PrimaryWilliam WilsonP2, St. David's PrimaryBella LightbournP2, West Pembroke PrimaryOliver TwerdahlP2, Somersfield AcademyMarlena WalkerP1, Somerset PrimaryLorenzo SosaP1, St. George's Preparatory SchoolAiden ShinP1, Saltus Grammar...
BELCO Reports Good Friday Kite Safety Incidents
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today reported that there were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday. One incident resulted in a large outage in Hamilton Parish affecting...
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: BELCO’s Annual Kite Safety Poster Competition
To learn more about the BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition, download the parent/guardian consent form for participation and/or review the BELCO Kite Safety Guidelines: belco.bm/kitesafetyHamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company)...
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition
To learn more about the BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition, download the parent/guardian consent form for participation and/or review the BELCO Kite Safety Guidelines: belco.bm/kitesafetyBermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced...
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners Announcement
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (“BELCO”) today announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign. The competition, now in its 35th year, was open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students and more than 40 posters were received. The...
BELCO Kite Safety Competition Entry Deadline Advisory
Hamilton,Bermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is Friday, March 15, 2024. The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2...