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Downed power lines
Downed power lines can hurt or kill you, even if they do not spark or hum. If you see a downed power line, stay very far away—at least 25 feet. Do not even get close to anything that is touching the line, like a tree, fence, vehicle, etc. Tell an adult to call 911 and the local electric utility to report the downed line.