Read on for Elise's tips on staying safe around fallen power lines. With the season of strong winds and rain storms coming, its always a good reminder of what to do.
WHAT TO DO IF A POWER LINE IS DOWN
- Move at least 10’ away from the line and anything touching itThe human body is an excellent conductor of electricity
- Shuffle away keeping your feet together and in contact with the ground.Electricity wants to move from a high voltage zone to a low voltage zone and it could do that through your body
- If you see someone who has come in direct or indirect contact with a downed power line, do not touch the person. Call 911 immediatelyKeep everyone away until help arrives
- Do not drive over a downed power line in the streetIf it comes down on your car, stay in the carDo not let others come close to your carOnly if you see fire should you attempt to leave the vehicleOpen the door furthest away from the downed line and jump out with both feet together.