STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED WIRES

It is a very good idea to STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED WIRES. Very few people realize that electricity can "reach out and touch someone."

You could be standing several feet from charged utility pole wires that crashed down due to wind and storm activity. There is a tendency for some people to get closer to something, to have a better look. In the case of downed wires, it could be the last time you look at anything, because the electricity can reach toward you, and cause very serious burns or death.

The best course of action is to report the situation to 911, or your local fire department, and let them contact the utility company. Linger in the area - at a safe distance - to warn other people away from the danger.