There has been numerous reports of very tired trees having a rest and laying down on power lines across the Sydney area, specially the North Shore and Northern Beaches..but what do you do if power lines fall on your car??? 1. Stay inside your car and call 000. This is the safest way to react. Give the 000 operator your exact location. Do not touch the windows, doors, or anything metal such as the radio. Wait for the awesome trained professionals to rescue you. Warn anyone who starts walking towards the car to stay far away. The rubber tyres ground the car, preventing the electricity from reaching you. If you step on the ground with another part of your body touching the car, your body acts as a bridge and electrical current will flow right through you. 2. If you absolutely must exit the car in an emergency situation (such as a fire), follow the next steps to safely leave the car. 3. Gently open the door all the way, being careful not to touch anything metal. 4. Jump off the car and land on both feet at the same time with your arms folded across your chest. Do not touch any part of the car with any part of your body as you jump. (actually sounds quite difficult but hey i didnt write it - admin) 5. Shuffle your feet across the ground until you reach a safe distance away from the car. A safe distance is considered at least 10 feet (3 meters). Keep your feet 6 inches (15 cm) together. The reason you will benefit from shuffling instead of walking is to avoid step potential. When we walk, one foot is raised up in the air while the other stays on the ground. Electrical current can arc when your lift your foot and that creates the bridge needed for the current to pass through your body. Other Tips Throw a rubber car mat about 3 feet (about 1 meter) away from the car. When you jump, aim to land on the mat. The rubber material will act as an insulator as well and will keep you safe. Use your horn to alert other people.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:55:11 +0000
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