If someone receives an electrical shock:Do not touch the person if she or he is still in contact with the source of electricity (the electricity will travel from their body into yours!).
If there is a downed power line, keep people at least 10 metres (33 feet) away.
Ask someone to call an ambulance and BC Hydro while you stay with the victim.
If the victim has no pulse, perform CPR.
If the victim has been burned, avoid touching those areas or any burned clothing. You may gently apply cold water to burned areas until professional help arrives.
To fully prepare yourself for any emergency, take a First Aid course. The few hours you spend learning about emergency medical techniques could save a life.
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