A Vehicle accident is bad enough for you and your family. Whether your entire family is in one car, it’s just you or maybe a teen driver is taking to the roads by themselves, it is important to know safe options in case an accident occurs that involves electric or gas utilities.<\/p>\n

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If your vehicle is in contact with a power line or utility box (transformer):<\/p>\n

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• If the vehicle is operable and you can do so without causing more damage, move the vehicle away. If you cannot move, warn others to stay away and call 911 and the local energy company.<\/li>\n
• Stay inside the vehicle until a utility worker or a first responder says the line is de-energied.<\/li>\n
• Only when there is fire or imminent risk of fire should you get out before being told it is safe.<\/li>\n
• Jump clear of the vehicle keeping feet together while maintaining your balance.<\/li>\n
• Do not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time.<\/li>\n
• Keep your feet together and hop or shuffle with both feet remaining on the ground until you are at least 30 ft. away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If you hit a gas marker or exposed gas pipe, your safe options are:<\/p>\n

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  • If there is no gas smell and gas is not blowing, back the vehicle away from a damaged object, if your vehicle is still operating and your path is unobstructed. Call the local energy company responsible for the equipment to report the incident.<\/li>\n
  • If gas is blowing, turn your vehicle off, get a safe distance away and call 911 and the energy company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These Tips provided by NorthWestern Energy<\/p>\n

    Also see:\u00a0Beware of Downed Power Lines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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