 | Downed Power Line: Stay at least 25 feet away from a downed power line and assume all downed power lines are live and dangerous. Be sure to call 911 if there is an emergency or report a power line problem in outage center. |
Línea eléctrica caída: manténgase al menos a 25 pies de distancia de una línea eléctrica caída y dé por sentado que todas las líneas eléctricas caídas están activas y son peligrosas. Asegúrese de llamar al 911 si hay una emergencia o informe un problema con una línea eléctrica en el centro para informar cortes de servicio.
عند سقوط سلك كهربائي: حافظ على مسافة لا تقل عن 25 قدمًا من خطوط الكهرباء المتساقطة، وافتراض دائمًا أن جميع خطوط الكهرباء المتساقطة تعمل وخطيرة. احرص على الاتصال برقم 911 في حالة الطوارئ أو الإبلاغ عن مشكلة في خط كهرباء عبر مركز انقطاع التيار.
Stay Safe in an Electrical Emergency
Know what to do if you see a downed power line, and find safety tips about electrical shock and electrical fire emergencies.
Keep away from downed power lines.
 | Always assume a power line is dangerous. Even if it’s lying still and isn't sparking, a power line could be carrying electricity and is extremely dangerous. |
| Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and anything they are in contact with, including puddles of water and fences. Keep children and pets away, and warn others to keep away from the area. |
| Be extremely cautious near metal fences. Electric current will be the strongest where a downed power line is touching a metal fence. Even a connecting fence several backyards away can be energized and dangerous. |
 | DO NOT cross yellow barrier tape, which warns about a hazardous area and can be used to mark downed power lines. |
| DO NOT drive across downed power lines. |
| DO NOT touch others in contact with a downed power line. You could become electrocuted, too. Call 911 if you can and wait until emergency help arrives. |
| DO NOT touch anything in contact with a downed power line, including debris, trees, cars, fences and ladders. |
If a power line falls on your vehicle
Remain inside. Call 911 and wait until emergency help arrives. If you must get out, be sure not to touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time and hop or shuffle away.
Watch the video for more safety tips.
