Always call the cooperative if you see a downed power line, broken pole or a tree limb, kite or other debris across or near a power line. Always assume a line is energized and stay clear of it! A downed power line may still be energized even though you may not see any sparks or arcing. Stay back and stay safe!

If you are involved in a vehicular accident involving a power pole or line, stay in the vehicle until emergency assistance arrives unless there is imminent danger. If the vehicle is on fire and you must evacuate, it is critical that you do not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time. With both feet positioned tightly together, make sure you jump far enough away to clear the vehicle so that you land with your feet together and on the ground at the same time and then shuffle away. Keep shuffling until you are at least 30 feet away.

Whether you are playing outdoors with your children or working on landscaping projects, keep a safe distance from power lines and other equipment Roseau Electric uses to get electricity to your home. Accidentally contacting a power line can be a deadly mistake. Roseau Electric Cooperative wants members to stay safe around power lines.