BERLIN, Connecticut – June 26, 2009 – With heavy storms moving through the state, Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) wants to remind all customers to stay away from downed power lines. Any wires-down situation is a very serious matter and you should always assume that any utility wire that has come down is energized.
Keep your distance from any downed power line and call 911 or CL&P at 800-286-2000 (860-947-2000 in Hartford/Meriden) to report the downed wires.
The following guidelines are important to ensuring the safety of our customers, employees and emergency personnel:
- Never drive over downed lines
- If a downed line is in or near water, keep your distance from the water, even a little puddle
- Don’t touch anything that might be in contact with a wire, such as a tree limb
Immediately after a major storm such as this, CL&P workers patrol to locate dangerous areas and take steps to make them safe by de-energizing downed wires. CL&P crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power throughout the state and will work until the last customer is restored.
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The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is an active member in the communities it serves, offering programs in energy efficiency, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is part of the Northeast Utilities System (NYSE: NU). For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com.