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2. Stay Away from Fallen Power Lines
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©2009 Bongarde

3. WHAT’S AT STAKE Not preventable during winter storms High winds
Heavy ice or snow
Falling trees
Floods
Avalanches
Mudslides

4. WHAT’S THE DANGER NEVER TOUCH a fallen line
Enough electricity to kill you instantly
Painful burns
Amputations
Brain damage
Other traumatic injuries

5. EXAMPLE Winter storm hit Ice weighing down power lines
Seven house fires
Power lines also fell onto highways

6. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Report downed lines
Stay in the vehicle
Rubber provides insulation
Jump clear
Keep feet together
Shuffle or hop
Warn others away

7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
More Reminders:
Carefully observe all company precautions
Never attempt to raise or move live lines
Situations which could put you dangerously close
Clearance of at least 10 feet (three meters)

8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
More Reminders:
Never use metal or metal reinforced ladder
Keep difficult-to-maneuver objects away
Carry long objects parallel to the ground

9. Work safely around power lines, and never touch a downed line.
Final Word
Contact with a live power line can cause instant death or disabling injuries.
Work safely around power lines, and never touch a downed line.