Associated File Documents:
Holiday Tips
Community Calendar
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Suggested Power Outage Items
Dealing With A Power Outage
Safety Tips For Portable Generators
Safety Tips For Outdoor Home Projects
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Safety Tips For Downed Lines
1. No one can tell if a wire is energized just by looking at it!
Even after years of training, utility workers are required by law to wear protective equipment and use special testing devices to determine if a line is energized.
2. Never approach a downed line.
Downed lines may be energized and, if touched, can cause death or serious injury. Never touch or go near wires.
3. If you see sparks, call 911.
If you see a wire on the ground and it is sparking or there is a fire – stay away and call 911.
4. Call the power company.
If you see a wire on the ground – stay away and call the power company.
5. Be cautious following severe weather.
After a storm, you might see wires on the ground or lying amongst tree branches or in a tree. You might also see one or more broken poles. If you see these or other unusual things about the poles or wires, stay away and call the power company to report what you see. The power company will send trained people to fix the problem and make it safe.
6. Never touch someone who is touching a wire.
If someone else is in contact with a wire, call 911 immediately. Do not touch the person who is touching the wire. Do not try to move them or rescue them. Touching someone who is touching an energized wire will endanger you, and could result in serious injury or death.
