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Power Line Safety

Accidentally contacting a power line can be dangerous and in some cases, even deadly. Your Cooperative wants to help our members stay safe around power lines.

 

Keep a Safe Distance

Whether you are playing outdoors with your children or working on landscaping projects, keep a safe distance from power lines and other equipment your co-op uses to get electricity to your home.

 

Always Remember To:

Stay away from power lines, meters, transformers and electrical boxes.

Don’t climb trees near power lines.

Never fly kites, remote control airplanes, or balloons near power lines.

If you get something stuck in a power line, call a MEC crew to get it.

Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines when working with ladders or installing objects such as antennas.

Never touch or go near a downed power line.

Don’t touch anything that may be touching a downed wire, such as a car.

Keep children and pets away.

 

Power Line Hazards and Cars

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 MEC and 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. Instead, 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 and call MEC at 800-752-5935.

Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground.

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  • Home
  • About
    • About MEC
      • MEC Facts
    • What is a Cooperative?
    • What are Capital Credits?
      • Capital Credits FAQ
    • Service Area
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Departments
    • Career Opportunities
    • FAQ
    • LEED Building
      • Solar PV System
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Contact Us
    • New Member Welcome Information
    • 2022 Holiday Office Closures
  • Electric Services
    • Log in to Your Account
      • SmartHub FAQ
    • Billing & Payment Options
      • Billing Options
      • Payment Options
    • PowerPay
    • PowerView
    • Services
      • New Service
      • New Construction
    • Facilities Charge
    • Rate Schedules
    • Bylaws & Policies
    • Energy Usage Calculator
    • Find a Form
  • Outage Center
    • Report an Outage
    • Live Outage Map
    • Be Prepared
    • Restoration Process
    • Storm Center
    • Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
  • Programs
    • Co-op Connections
      • Co-op Connections Business Sign Up
    • Scholarship Programs
    • Operation RoundUp®
    • Green Power
    • Revolving Loan Fund
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Residential
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Agriculture
    • Free Energy Audits
    • Together We Save
    • Energy Savings Tips
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Generator Safety
    • Power Line Safety
    • Public Safety
    • Safety Demo
    • Safety Quiz
  • Our Community
    • Economic Development
    • Health Fair
    • News & Info
      • Manager's Message
      • Midstate Connection Newsletter
      • Red Flags Rule
    • Community Service
    • ORECA-Action Grassroots
    • Youth Tour
    • Scholarship Programs
    • Operation RoundUp®
    • Gift Certificates
    • Links
    • Member Calendar Contest - Closed
  • Electric Vehicles
    • Electric Vehicles Resources and Information
    • EV Incentive Questionaire