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Electricity Hazard Control for First Responders: overview of system, control points, and considerations
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Emergency response guidance, outage information, electric infrastructure, projects, and information about how Wisconsin’s electric system works.
For most electrical emergencies in MABAS Division 130, responders should request the local electric utility through Dispatch. Dispatch will normally make the utility notification and coordinate the utility response.
When possible, provide dispatch with the pole number, property address, and a clear description of what is damaged or what action is needed.
WPS is the primary electric service provider in Marathon County, but it's not the only one. View a coverage map of the Electric Service Territories in Wisconsin.
FIRST RESPONDER ELECTRICAL SAFETY
FIRST RESPONDER ELECTRICAL SAFETY
ASSUME IT IS ENERGIZED
ASSUME IT IS ENERGIZED
Do not assume electrical equipment is safe because:
The power is out in the area.
The wire is not arcing or sparking.
The line is lying on the ground.
A breaker has tripped.
A building disconnect has been operated.
The wire appears to be a communications line.
Someone reports that the power has been shut off.
Maintain an appropriate safety perimeter until the electrical hazard has been evaluated and, when necessary, the electric utility confirms that equipment is de-energized.
DO NOT CUT SERVICE WIRES OR PULL METERS
DO NOT CUT SERVICE WIRES OR PULL METERS
Responders should not cut electric service conductors or pull an electric meter to disconnect electrical service. If the building has an appropriate customer-owned disconnect, it may be operated in accordance with department procedures and incident conditions.
When utility-side isolation is necessary, request an emergency electrical disconnect through dispatch. Provide:
Property address
Nature of the incident
Known damage to the electrical service
Where the WPS representative should report on arrival
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