Electrical Safety During a Hurricane

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards. Never touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. If a power line falls on your car, remain inside unless the car catches fire or authorities tell you to get out. Do not touch a person who has been electrocuted without making sure the person is no longer in contact with the electrical source. To learn more, call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.

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Never touch a downed power line or anything touching one. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGO

Power line on car? Stay inside and wait for authorities. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGO

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Never touch a downed power line or anything touching one. For more information: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or http://go.usa.gov/bGO

Power line on car? Stay inside and wait for authorities. For more information: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or http://go.usa.gov/bGO

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