Alegria
Well-Known Member
I can't stress enough to BE careful around downed wires. You die from either contact or getting close which comes in the form of step potential. The voltage between your feet at a normal step spacing at 7200 volts WILL kill you within a few feet of a live down wire. Also it is near impossible to see a downed conductor in a mess of down trees..
If you find your self sneaking up on a downed conductor take SMALL steps and shuffle your feet until you are clear.
The utilities will be throwing lots of feeders in for test. Consider every down conductor as energized.
Bill Weir on CNN is driving around Key West over live conductors saying he hears them buzzing... What an idiot...
Still praying for you all! Good Luck.
If you find your self sneaking up on a downed conductor take SMALL steps and shuffle your feet until you are clear.
The utilities will be throwing lots of feeders in for test. Consider every down conductor as energized.
Bill Weir on CNN is driving around Key West over live conductors saying he hears them buzzing... What an idiot...
Still praying for you all! Good Luck.