If power lines fall on your car, stay calm and follow these safety steps carefully — your

If power lines fall on your car, stay calm and follow these safety steps carefully — your life could depend on it. Downed power lines are extremely dangerous and can carry high-voltage electricity even if they don’t spark or make noise.

🚗 If You're Inside the Car: STAY PUT

Do not get out unless there is an immediate threat (like a fire).

Stay inside the vehicle – Your car is acting as a "Faraday cage," which protects you by directing electricity around the outside.

Call 911 immediately – Tell them a power line is on your car. Emergency responders will contact the utility company to shut off the power.

Warn others – Roll down your window (if safe) and yell or signal to bystanders to stay far away (at least 35 feet / 10 meters).

Wait for help – Do not touch metal parts or attempt to move the line.

🔥 If the Car Catches Fire: Exit SAFELY

You must exit with extreme care to avoid becoming a conductor.

Follow these steps:

Open the door without touching metal parts.

Jump clear of the vehicle – Don’t touch the car and the ground at the same time.

Land with both feet together – Keep your feet close.

Shuffle away – Keeping both feet in contact with the ground, shuffle at least 35 feet away from the car. Do not lift your feet or run.

⚡ Why? Electricity spreads out through the ground. Keeping your feet together prevents it from passing through your body.

🚫 What NOT To Do:

Never touch the power line.

Don’t assume it’s safe because it looks “off.”

Don’t let anyone approach the vehicle, including rescue attempts, unless they are trained.

Don’t drive over a downed power line – even if it’s not on your car.

Summary Checklist:

✅ Stay inside if safe
✅ Call 911
✅ Warn others to stay back
🚫 Don’t touch anything metal
🔥 Jump clear only if car is on fire
👣 Shuffle away if you exit

If you want, I can turn this into a printable infographic or emergency card — let me know.

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