Low-hanging power line reported near Reservoir Road, Northampton MA
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According to the dispatch call, an officer investigated a power wire with a hanging strand near Reservoir Road. The wire was low enough to touch but not on the ground. The electric company was notified to check the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Hampshire MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:50
Transcript:
00:00
Did you say the area of 50 or at number 58?
00:10
Okay, 58, sir.
00:14
Okay,
00:16
the only thing I'm seeing is a...
00:20
a wire going to the house that has a strand hanging off of it, but it's not low hanging at all unless you walk up onto the porch.
00:36
I'll check the area better before I leave, but at this point I'll be clear.
00:42
Okay, we're going to call back the RP and advise.
00:49
6-7-2 control
00:53
The pole number Lemco 4 in front of that residence at 58 If you want to just notify the electric company and see if they can just have somebody come out and check that.
01:11
It is a power going to the house, but it's
01:14
It's not on the ground, but it is a
01:17
low enough to touch.
01:23
Okay, receipt.
01:24
Now, were you advising there's a strand off the power line that's hanging down or is it the line itself?
01:32
That looks like a strand off.
01:38
Okay, receive.
01:41
What's the closest cross street to that?
01:45
Reservoir Road.
01:49
Are you?
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Location mentioned:
Reservoir Rd, Northampton, MA 01053
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