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Report Downed Power Lines
If you see downed power lines, stay far away! Do not touch them or anything that might be touching them, including branches, debris, water or vehicles. Do not try to free the lines yourself. Instead, call your local utility emergency center and the police. If you encounter someone who has been electrocuted, do not touch them; call for an ambulance.
And if a power line falls on your car, stay inside. Don’t touch any part of the car’s metal frame and call for help. Alert others to the danger by rolling down your window. If your car catches fire, you will have to exit the vehicle. To do so safely, open the door then jump—don’t step!—out. Make sure you don’t touch the metal exterior as you go. Be sure to check out these 18 other things you should never do in severe weather.
