Downed power lines : Keep clear of fallen utility wires
If you come across a downed utility wire of any kind, always do the following:
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Assume it's energized and stay as far away as you can.
Energized lines can charge the ground near the point of contact and may electrocute you. If a person or pet comes into contact with a downed power line, remain clear. Do not touch them or the wire.
Call 119 or the utility serving the location. (For CEB, call 1987, For LECO, call 0112 371 600 / http://bit.ly/LECO_lk).
Leave everything to utility professionals and emergency personnel.
Do not drive over downed power lines.
Even if they're not energized, downed wires can get entangled with your vehicle and cause further damage.
Stay in your car.
If a power line falls on your vehicle while you're driving, do not exit until you know for sure that the line is de-energized.
If you must evacuate, jump away and land with both feet together.
Do not touch the vehicle while stepping on the ground, as this can create a path for electricity to run through you.
Shuffle away to safety.
Keep your feet together and take small, shuffling steps until you're at least 35 feet away. Taking larger steps can also create a path for electricity to run through you.
© 2016 Puget Sound Energy. All rights reserved.
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington, United States.
If you come across a downed utility wire of any kind, always do the following:
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Assume it's energized and stay as far away as you can. Energized lines can charge the ground near the point of contact and may electrocute you. If a person or pet comes into contact with a downed power line, remain clear. Do not touch them or the wire. Call 119 or the utility serving the location. (For CEB, call 1987, For LECO, call 0112 371 600 / http://bit.ly/LECO_lk). Leave everything to utility professionals and emergency personnel. Do not drive over downed power lines. Even if they're not energized, downed wires can get entangled with your vehicle and cause further damage. Stay in your car. If a power line falls on your vehicle while you're driving, do not exit until you know for sure that the line is de-energized. If you must evacuate, jump away and land with both feet together. Do not touch the vehicle while stepping on the ground, as this can create a path for electricity to run through you. Shuffle away to safety. Keep your feet together and take small, shuffling steps until you're at least 35 feet away. Taking larger steps can also create a path for electricity to run through you.© 2016 Puget Sound Energy. All rights reserved.
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington, United States.
