Report a down wire.
Examples of Incidents (click on each photo for more information)
Warning: Do not touch fallen power lines or anything touching the wire. Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
Downed Wire
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
Loose Wires
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
Low Hanging Wire/Cable
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
Open/Damaged Junction Box
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
Open/Damaged Pedestal
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
Broken Utility Pole
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should...
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Downed Wire
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
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Loose Wires
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
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Low Hanging Wire/Cable
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
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Open/Damaged Junction Box
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
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Open/Damaged Pedestal
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
-
Broken Utility Pole
Recent storms may have caused the boxes to open.
Open/damaged junction boxes should be left alone. Please do not try to close the box yourself.
Precautions
- Don't touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
Verizon Down Wire Form
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