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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ceylon Electricity Board" data-source="post: 20071048" data-attributes="member: 556116">Downed power lines : Keep clear of fallen utility wiresIf you come across a downed utility wire of any kind, always do the following:[YOUTUBE]2g6OoxL2-J8[/YOUTUBE]<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CeylonElectricityBoard/videos/480032882191002/" target="_blank">Click here to Share this video on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CeylonElectricityBoard/videos/480032882191002/" target="_blank"></a><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Assume it's energized and stay as far away as you can. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> 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.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Call 119 or the utility serving the location. (For CEB, call 1987, For LECO, call 0112 371 600 / <a href="http://bit.ly/LECO_lk" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/LECO_lk</a>).<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Leave everything to utility professionals and emergency personnel.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Do not drive over downed power lines. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Even if they're not energized, downed wires can get entangled with your vehicle and cause further damage.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Stay in your car. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> 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.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> If you must evacuate, jump away and land with both feet together. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Do not touch the vehicle while stepping on the ground, as this can create a path for electricity to run through you.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> Shuffle away to safety. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⚫" title="Black circle    :black_circle:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/26ab.png" data-shortname=":black_circle:" /> 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.</blockquote>

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