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Looks
may be deceiving
Although
your house may look safe, it may not be safe to receive power.
Here
are a few simple steps to help avoid injury to yourself and your
family, or further damage to your home:
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If
your roof or windows have leaked ...
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Then
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There
may be water in your walls and ceiling in contact with
electrical wiring.
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You
may need a licensed electrical contractor to survey your
house.
Turn
off your circuit breakers, remove fuses, unplug appliances
and turn off all wall switches.
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If
you're served by overhead power lines ...
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Then...
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And
you see damage from the house connection to the power line
or the box surrounding the meter
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You
may need to call an electrical contractor.
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If
you are served by underground wires ...
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Then
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Look
at the meter box and determine if it is damaged
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You
may need to call a contractor.
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Do
not make a close inspection of your wiring or other electrical
equipment. Let an electrical contractor perform this job.
If
you do call a contractor, make sure that whomever you hire is
licensed.
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