Electrical Injuries

If you or someone you witness experiences an electrical burn, call 911 or emergency medical services immediately. If the victim is touching a power line, stay clear. Don’t try to move the wire or the victim. Follow any directions given by 911 operator and wait until help arrives.

Review more topics about staying safe:

• Stay Safe Around Electricity - Look Up! Look Down! Look Out!
• Safety Tips During Outages
• When Electrical Injury Occurs - Symptoms & First Aid
• Storm Safety - When Lightning Strikes
• Severe Storm Safety