Always Assume All Downed Power Lines are Live
Downed power lines can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid approaching them or anything near them.
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 anything in contact with them.
- If you see a downed power line, call 911.
- Never try to move a downed power line.
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.
In the Event of Fire or Smoke
- Do not touch the ground and vehicle at the same time.
- Jump from the vehicle with your feet together.
- Shuffle away, avoiding lifting your feet.