- If a power line falls on a car you should stay inside the vehicle (This is the safest place to stay)
- Warn people not to touch the car or the line
- Call or ask someone to call:
- The local cooperative
- Emergency services
The only circumstance in which you should consider leaving a car that is in contact with a downed power line is if the vehicle catches on fire:
- Open the door (Do not step out of the car. You may receive a shock)
- Jump free of the car so that your body clears the vehicle before touching the ground
- Once you clear the car, shuffle at least 50 feet away with both feet on the ground
As in all power line related emergencies, call for help immediately by:
- Dialing 911
- Calling your electric utility company's Service Center/Dispatch Office
Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground.