the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, in a press release PSE&G says they are prepared for the high winds, heavy rain and light snow forecast to begin after midnight through Sunday morning, particularly in northern areas of New Jersey. Sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph are expected with possible gusts up to 50 mph. These conditions may cause tree limbs to break and pull down wires, causing outages.
photo courtesy of the Rowe Fire Department
This is what 13,800 volts does to roads and dirt. Imagine what it could do to you. The burned trench was 4 inches deep. This is why we say never touch or go near downed lines.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Downed power lines may look deceptively harmless. However, they can be extremely dangerous.
Here are 10 things everyone should know about downed power lines.
photo courtesy of Ridgewood Police Department
March 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Wires installed on utility poles carry electricity. And when wires are down, they are dangerous—electricity can still flow through them.
Never assume that a downed or low hanging power line is not energized, as it still could be “live.”
TO REPORT A DOWNED WIRE: Call 1-800-436-PSEG and tell PSE&G the nearest cross street or the number of a nearby pole that has not been damaged and is away from any downed wires. The pole number can be found on the metal tag attached to the pole.
Never go near or touch an electrical wire. Never go near or touch anything or anyone that has come in contact with an electrical wire.
Stay at least 300 feet away from all downed wires–and keep others from going near them as well. Call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734 or the Ridgewood Police Department 201-652-3900
