The best way of surviving an auto accident involving electrical equipment is to stay in your car until assistance arrives.
If you come across an auto accident involving a power pole, fallen line or transformer
Treat the vehicle as if it is energized.
Stay back at least 10 metres.
Call 9-1-1 and SaskPower at 310-2220 (7-digit toll-free number available 24 hours a day).
If you are involved in an accident involving a power pole, fallen line or transformer
Stay inside the car and call 9-1-1 and SaskPower at 310-2220.
Wait in the car until assistance arrives and SaskPower advises that it is safe to get out. Fallen Lines may still be energized even if they don't appear to be live.
If there is a fire or medical emergency and you must exit the car
Open the car door all the way while seated. Look up and around to ensure you can exit the car without contacting the fallen line.
Stand on the frame of the car with your arms close to your body or crossed over your chest. Slide your feet together.
Jump out of the car with your feet together and your arms touching your body. Never make contact with the car and the ground at the same time.
Hop quickly away, keeping your feet together.
Move at least 10 metres away from the scene. Slowly slide your feet apart. If you feel tingling, put your feet back together and hop further away until you no longer feel the tingling sensation.
Once you are a safe distance away, call 9-1-1.
This is a very dangerous maneuver that should only be used as a last resort. To watch how this maneuver is safely done, view our Auto Accidents and Electrical Safety video.
