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Stay Clear of Power Lines

Author: 
Ashley deHaan
Publication date:
January 25, 2018
Article Summary: 

This article provides tips on how to stay safe in the event of a downed power line. The tips include keeping a safe distance of at least 15 yards from the power line, not touching it with any object, shuffling away if you feel a tingling sensation, staying inside a vehicle if it touches a power line, slowly driving away if possible, and jumping out of the vehicle with your feet together and shuffling away if immediate danger arises. These tips can help prevent injury or death from electrical shock.

Keywords: 

downed power lines, electrical shock, safety tips, tingling sensation, vehicle safety.

Source Citation: 
Ashley deHaan
Stay Clear of Power Lines
January 25, 2018
https://www.enercare.ca/blog/home-safety/stay-clear-power-lines
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