[DO NOT Approach Severed Electric Lines After a Typhoon!]

Typhoons can cause electric lines to fall and come into contact with trees, signs, antennas, or other objects. This is extremely dangerous. Under no circumstances should you approach a severed electric line or any object that is in contact with it.
If you find a severed electric line, please contact TEPCO immediately.
After the typhoon has passed, you may hear a buzzing sound from transmission towers or see small sparks. This phenomenon mainly occurs in coastal areas. Under conditions of high humidity—particularly after a typhoon—salt in the air and dust adhere to the insulators on transmission towers or electric lines, causing localized electrical discharge (partial discharge).