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Use Caution Around Downed Power Lines: Look Up, Look Down and Look Out!
In Farmington Hills, a number of people have been electrocuted by touching a downed power line.
Throughout the year, Farmington Hills firefighters respond to downed power lines. Most are caused from storms, heavy snow, and high winds. As we transition into spring, this is the season for high winds and thunderstorms, so precautions must be taken when outside, especially if power is lost to your home. Utility companies use many different educational phrases in an effort to educate residents, but one that seems to sticks out is Look Up, Look Down, and Look Out! Pretty good advice, I’d say. Here in Farmington Hills, there have been a number of people who have been electrocuted by simply touching a downed power line. Utility power lines can carry a lot of energy and if not treated safely can be fatal. The number one rule with power lines …
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