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If an electrical emergency occurs, it’s
important to know who to call and how to
respond. Following are some helpful tips.
DOWNED POWER LINES
Who to call
Call your electric company immediately.
Chattanooga, TN > EPB > 423.648.1372
Dalton, GA > Dalton Utilities >
706.278.1313
Manchester, TN > Duck River EMC >
931.728.7548
How to respond
• Immediately report a downed power line to
your local electric company.
• Avoid the area altogether. The area around
the downed line, including the soil could
also be energized, especially if the area is
wet or damp.
• Never touch a downed power line or
anything a downed line is contacting.
• Avoid driving over a downed power line. No
one can tell if a electrical line is
energized simply by looking at it.
• If a downed line comes in contact with
your vehicle, stay inside the vehicle until
help arrives.
• If there is an immediate danger of a
vehicle fire, everyone in the vehicle should
jump out, landing feet together. Avoid
touching the ground and the vehicle at the
same time. As each person jumps out of the
vehicle, they should shuffle to a safe
distance from the vehicle without raising
his or her feet.
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