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Wires touching the ground
may still be energized. |
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Anytime you see a line on the ground,
call 911. |
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Do not touch the wire(s) or come in contact
with anything they are touching (such as a fence, a tree or a vehicle).
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Keep yourself and others away from the
downed line(s). |
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If you are in a car that a power line
has fallen on, stay in the vehicle and do not touch any metal parts
inside the car. Tell anyone coming near not to touch the car. If you
must leave the car because of fire or other danger, jump away from
it so you are not in contact with the car when your body touches the
earth. When walking away from the car, shuffle your feet rather than
taking steps because the ground might be energized and you don’t
want the stray current to flow through your feet and across your heart.
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Electric
Safety - Downed Power Lines
