Your immediate priority is safety. If you see a downed power line, you should:

1. Stay Back: Maintain a distance of at least 10 meters (33 feet), which is roughly the length of a city bus. Do not approach the line or anything it is touching.

2. Warn Others: Instruct anyone nearby to stay away from the area.

3. Call for Help: Immediately call local emergency services (e.g., 911) and your local power utility company to report the downed line and its exact location.