Downed power lines, even if they don't spark or hum, could still be live and potentially deadly. Here's a look at ways to stay safe if you encounter one. What to do if you're in a car ...

Semien said you can power lines are always down in Ville Platte. That's why, you can never be too cautious. "There are a lot of trees in Ville Platte," Semien said.

That’s what a group of frustrated homeowners in Houston’s Rice Military neighborhood is demanding after an 18-wheeler ...

If lines are down, everyone needs to stay at least 30 feet away. “If there is an active powerline on the ground, you do not have to touch it to be electrocuted,” McMichael said.

Officials in Metro Detroit are reporting downed power lines and outages as storms invade Southeast Michigan Tuesday afternoon ...

An ice storm could take down power lines. ... You can report downed power lines by calling 800-848-9333. ... report only safety hazards such as downed power lines or equipment that is sparking.

According to FirstEnergy, the storm left 84,000 customers without power—51,000 with Ohio Edison and 33,000 with the Illuminating Company. The high winds toppled trees and downed power lines ...

EF&R also provided safety tips as another storm approaches the region. The agency said drivers should not drive under or over down power lines and stay at least 30 feet back from a down line.

A stretch of North Carolina 98 is shut down because of downed power lines in the road between Breedlove Avenue and Mineral ...

The National Weather Service is predicting wintry weather Wednesday night into Thursday. That means the potential for power outages is high. If your power does go out, Michigan's electric ...