How should I get out of my car if power lines fall onto it while I'm in it?

The best option is to stay put and call for help. Stay inside your car until our crews check to make sure the line isn't live (always assume it is!). If you absolutely must get out to stay safe, then carefully keep your hands at your sides and jump out so that you are not touching the vehicle when your feet hit the ground, and shuffle away. Shuffling keeps both feet in contact with the ground and very close to each other. Keep shuffling until you are at least three car lengths away (about 40 feet).

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