Fallen Lines
If you encounter a fallen power line, stay well away and don't, under any circumstances, touch it. Electricity may still be flowing, or it may go from "dead" to "live" without warning. The flow of electricity does not stop just because the line is broken.
If you are in a vehicle...
If you're in a vehicle that is near a fallen power line, stay in the vehicle and try to drive away. You will not be able to know if the power line is live and passing electricity into the ground around your vehicle. Electricity can pass directly to your car, truck, snowmobile or ATV, or it can pass through the ground to your vehicle.
If you're in a vehicle that's touching a power line or is carrying something that's touching a power line, it can be safest to stay inside the vehicle. If there is no fire or other dangers, stay in the vehicle. If the vehicle works, drive it 10 metres or 33 feet away from the line. If the engine is stalled and won't start, wait until emergency personnel tell you what to do.
If your vehicle is on fire or there are other dangers, open the doors as wide as you can while keeping your feet inside. Then put both feet together at the edge of the opening. Jump 2-3 feet clear of the car, truck, ATV or snowmobile with both feet together. Never touch the ground and the vehicle at the same time. Move 33 feet away by keeping both feet on the ground and shuffling your feet or by jumping with both feet together.
