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 Power lines are not insulated and carry thousands of volts of electricity that can cause serious injury or death. Do
not touch power lines, and always stay a safe distance away.
 Always assume that a power line lying on the ground, on your car after an accident, or touching anything else is energized and dangerous.
 Report downed or sagging power lines to Duke Energy immediately. Stay away from the power lines or anything that is in contact with the power lines.
 Do not attempt to cut limbs or trees that are growing near or that are in contact with overhead power lines, call
Duke Energy for assistance.
 Indiana: 800-343-3525
 North Carolina: 800-769-3766
 South Carolina: 800-769-3766
 Ohio / Kentucky: 800-544-6900
 Never climb utility poles, transmission towers or substation fences.
 Keep ladders and other equipment at least 10 feet away from all overhead power lines, including any service lines from a utility pole to your home.
 Call Duke Energy if a power line is located within 10 feet of your work location.
 Fly kites, model planes and other toys in open areas away from power lines, using nonmetallic strings or cords.
 Do not try to remove any object caught in power lines. Call
Duke Energy for safe removal.
 Look up for power lines before making roof repairs, installing antennas and satellite dishes, or using other long tools. Metal and wet objects conduct electricity.
 If a power line is in contact with any part of your vehicle,
stay in the vehicle until a Duke Energy representative advises it is safe to leave. If fire or other danger forces you out, jump clear, keeping both feet together, and do not touch the ground and the vehicle at the same time. Shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet close together and on the ground.
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