In case you haven鈥檛 noticed, the weather outside is frightful.

So BC Hydro is reminding us all how to stay safe during storm season, particularly when it comes to downed electrical wires.

An information bulletin posted by the corporation indicates 鈥渆lectrical contact incidents resulting in serious injury are on the rise.鈥�

Strong winds, pelting rain and tree branches laden with heavy snow can result in power lines being knocked down, and every downed power line must be considered 鈥渓ive and dangerous,鈥� whether or not it鈥檚 smoking, sparking or buzzing, 鈥渁nd should be treated as an emergency.鈥�

Anyone coming across a downed power line, the bulletin advises, should stay 10 metres back and call 911 if there鈥檚 a power line hanging close to the ground, a tree fallen on a power line, a power pole leaning more than two metres or a power pole with a broken crossarm.

tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com
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