Stay Clear of Downed Power Lines
Thursday | December 17, 2020
If you see a downed power line, move at least 35 feet away from the line and anything touching it.
Always assume the line is energized, and report downed lines immediately to REC at 800-552-3904 or call 911.
The human body is a ready conductor of electricity. The proper way to move away from the line is to shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock. Electricity wants to move from a high voltage zone to a low voltage zone and it could do that through your body.
Never drive over a downed power line.
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