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Even if a downed line is not
actively sparking, always assume it is carrying electricity. You can
never tell by just looking whether a line is "hot" or not and
touching a live power line can be deadly.
This is what you need to do when you
are confronted with a downed power line:
- Do not go near the wire, or anything it is touching.
- Warn others to stay away.
- Call the police, fire department or us at 5821521.
Here are a couple of other important
safety tips to keep in mind:
- If you are in a car accident and power lines fall on your
car, try to drive away from the lines. If your car is stuck, stay
in the vehicle and warn others to stay away. Touching the ground
and the vehicle at the same time could cause a serious, possibly
fatal, shock.
- When hauling a boat or other tall structure, make sure it
clears overhead power lines.
- We strongly urge everyone to stay away from electric
company equipment where warning signs are posted, such as a
substation.
- Do not try to retrieve a ball or other object that has
cleared the fence. Do not shoot at or otherwise damage insulators
on utility poles. This is extremely dangerous and against the law.
Insulators keep electricity from traveling down the pole. If an
insulator is broken off or damaged, anyone coming in contact with
the pole could be injured or killed.
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