PUGET SOUND, Wash. — More than 180,000 people in the Puget Sound area remain without power following Tuesday’s bomb cyclone.
Strong winds pulled trees out of the ground and tossed branches all over. As a result, there are now power lines down all over the place—some of which could be live—and could electrocute you.
Puget Sound Energy provided the following recommendations and suggestions:
What happens if you encounter one?
· Always assume it is energized.
· Stay 35 feet away.
· Do not try to rescue a person or pet near a downline.
· Call 911 or the utility company in the area to report the line.
· Do not drive over the power line.
What if a power line hits your car?
· Stay in your car and call for a utility company’s help.
· If you have to get out of your car, jump away from it and land with both feet.
· Don’t touch the outside of the car.
· Take small, shuffling steps until you’re a safe distance from the car.
You can read more of PSE’s advice here. To view current power outages by county, click here.
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