POWER LINES: How do stay safe from downed power lines

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Thousands of customers all across our area are still without electricity after powerful wind gusts knocked over trees that tore down power lines.

While being without power can be a struggle, being near any of the dozens downed power lines in Michiana right now can be deadly.

ABC57's investigative Reporter Kevin Warmhold offers tip on what you can do to stay safe when encountering downed power lines.