Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips
STOP: Stay At Least 30 Feet Away Assume any downed or low-hanging power line is energized and dangerous. An energized line may not spark, smoke or make any noise. Stay at least 30 feet away from downed distribution lines Stay at least 100 feet away from downed tranmission lines. LOOK: Survey the Area for Objects that May Be Energized Carefully survey the area. Downed lines can energize the ground and nearby objects. Keep the same distance from anything else that could be energized, instruct others to stay away. LIVE: Call 911 to Report the Downed Power Line The 911 operator…











