Always be aware of the location of all overhead power lines.
- Stay 10 feet away from power lines
- Don’t fly kites, drones, or any flying object near power lines
- Don’t trim or climb trees near power lines
- When working on your roof, make sure no ladders or poles will come within 10 feet of power lines
- Teach your children to never touch power lines, play with pad-mounted electrical equipment, or go into substations
- Don’t place signs on power poles
- Keep pets away from electrical equipment
- Report downed power lines immediately (337) 824-4330 (Jennings Office) (337) 598-5700 (Hackett Office)
- Don’t touch fallen lines or anything in contact with the downed line
- Never touch a person in contact with a downed power line, call 911
- Stay 35 feet away from downed lines
- Warn others of downed power lines if they are approaching the area
- If you’re standing close to a downed line, shuffle away by taking small steps and keeping both feet in contact with the ground
Car Safety
If you are driving and your vehicle comes into contact with a downed line:
- Stay in the car
- Call 911
- Warn and direct others to stay away from your vehicle and the downed line
- Don’t exit your car until you are told it is safe to do so
If the car catches fire:
- Take off any loose items of clothing
- Jump away out of your car making sure not to touch the car and ground at the same time
- Keeping both feet together, shuffle away from the car with slow steps by keeping both feet on the ground
If you come across an accident:
- Call 911
- Do not approach or try to help, you can become injured or worse
