Fallen live wire

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Stay far back. Do not touch wire or wet ground near it. Call power company and 101.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch wire with stick or tool — wood can be conductive if wet.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume rubber shoes protect you from high voltage.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT attempt to move wire with bare hands even if person is hurt nearby.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call electricity emergency number first — they can de-energize line.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if fire or injured person involved.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give exact location and describe wire on road or in water.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep distance and warn others. Only utility workers handle downed lines.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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