This reminder is sent to you at the request of Eversource:
United Illuminating and Eversource field crews have witnessed people moving, driving over and walking over downed power lines. This is a potentially dangerous and deadly situation should these lines be live.
United Illuminating and Eversource remind customers to be mindful of downed wires when clearing brush and storm debris.
- Always consider them live and dangerous, even if they show no signs of being energized.
- Stay far away and avoid anything that may be in contact with them.
- Keep children and pets safely indoors.
Report downed wires to UI at 800-722-5584
Call Eversource at 800-286-2000 to report an electric outage, or go online at www.eversource.com.
For gas leaks, call Eversource at 877-944-5325.