Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines are Live

Downed power lines can be deadly. ALWAYS assume a downed power line is live and avoid going near it or anything in contact with it.

Use Precaution

• Downed power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet away. Even more in wet conditions.
• Never drive over downed power lines or through water that is in contact with them
• Never try to move a downed power line. Even using items that typically are not conductive will not prevent injury or death
• If you see a downed line call 911

If a vehicle contacts a power line or utility pole stay away and call 911

• Consider all lines to be live and dangerous
• Stay in place or inside your vehicle unless you see fire or smoke
• Warn others to stay at least 35 feet away
• Tell others not to approach vehicle, downed lines, or anything that may be in contact with downed lines
• Call 911

In the Event of Fire or Smoke

• Do not touch the ground and vehicle at the same time
• Jump from vehicle with your feet together
• Shuffle away, avoid lifting your feet

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