Down Power Lines — Safety Tips
After a strong storm moves on, seeing downed power lines in your neighborhood may not be uncommon. Should you see downed power lines, remember to do the following: -Always assume they’re energized! Keep yourself, your children, and your pets as far away from them as possible. -Call 911 and allow emergency personnel and professionals to address the situation. -Don’t drive over downed power lines, which can become tangled with your vehicle and cause further damage, even if offline. -Should your vehicle become tangled, stay in your car unless it’s on fire. -Don’t let anyone else touch your vehicle! Call 911.…