Stay Plugged In . . . Power Line Safety During and After Storms S
evere storms and natural disasters can cause a variety of electrical safety hazards in and
around our homes. Downed power lines are one of the serious safety concerns associated with storms.
To help protect you from
storm-related electrical hazards, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and PEC are providing answers to common questions about downed power lines.
What should I do if I encounter a downed power line? If you see a downed power line, move at least 10 feet away from the line and anything touching it. The human body is a ready conductor of electricity. 0322200700 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.
What can I do to help someone who has come in contact with a downed power line? If you see someone who is in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, do not touch the person. You could become the next victim. Call 911 instead.
Can I use something that is not metal to try to move a downed power line myself? Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything in contact with the line by using another object such as a broom or stick. Even non- conductive materials like wood or cloth, if slightly wet, can conduct electricity and then electrocute you.
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What should I do if I see a downed power line in the street while I am driving my car? Do not drive over downed power lines.
What if a power line comes down onto my car or I didn’t see it until I’ve driven into it? If you are in your car and it is in contact with the downed line, stay in your car. Tell others to stay away from your vehicle. 0591400201 If you must leave your car because
it’s on fire, jump out of the vehicle with both feet together and avoid contact with the live car and the ground at the same time. This way you avoid being the path of electricity from the car to the earth. Shuffle away from the car.
Is a downed power line still dangerous if it has come down in water, like a pool or pond? Water is a good conductor of electricity. Any amount of water— even a puddle—could become energized. Be careful not to touch water—or anything in contact with
the water—near where there is a downed power line.
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