Did you know that downed power lines are very dangerous? It's true! Power lines can sometimes fall due to
heavy snow storms, hurricanes, or poor craftsmanship.
As a safe kid, it's your job to give grownups a hand! Here's how:
As a safe kid, it's your job to give grownups a hand! Here's how:
- First, locate the downed power line. If it's up a tree, get a ladder.
- Make sure your hands are dry! Never touch electric cables when your hands are wet!
- Next, see if there are any adults around. If they are, wait until they leave so they don't get scared and go nuts!
- Finally, and this will be the last thing you do, grab the cable to see if there's still a current running through it. If there is, let go! If not, move the cable out of the way where plants and animals won't get hurt.
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