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What should you do near downed power lines?

Stay far away and call 911.

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  1. Move the lines with a stick
  2. Stay far away and call 911 ✔
  3. Drive over them quickly

Why: Downed lines may still be live. Keep yourself and others away until trained help arrives.

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Answer: Stay far away and call 911. Downed lines may still be live. Keep yourself and others away until trained help arrives.

  1. American Red Cross Power Outage Safety www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/power-outage.html
    Stay at least 35 feet away from fallen power lines
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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