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STEP POTENTIAL <br />Step potential is created when current from a downed line makes <br />direct contact with the ground, energizing the surrounding area. <br />Electricity wants to travel from higher voltage to lower voltage in <br />an effort to dissipate into the ground. A person's body makes for a <br />better conductor than the ground, electrocuting the person. <br />If near a downed line, avoid step potential. <br />• Keep ankles together and hop away from hazard <br />OR <br />• Keep feet together and shuffle away (heels don't pass toes) <br />MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM ELECTRIC HAZARDS <br />■rmie•r,�a.awrr�a mr���ia��1r��,r�e�irrnrAa�rm�r,•�� <br />loft looft <br />• <br />