Downed Power Lines – Stay away and report immediately
Call 911 or
(989) 358-4900
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Downed Power Lines
If you see a downed power line, call Alpena Power at (989) 358-4900
Never touch a downed power line, even if you don’t see sparks
If someone is touching a downed power line, do not touch that person
If you come across a car that has hit a utility pole, stay away; it may have downed power line on it
If you are inside a car that has a downed line on it, call 911 and stay put until help arrives
If you have to leave a car for emergency reasons, such as a fire, jump out with both feet together, being certain to never touch the car and the ground at the same time
