What to do if you see a downed power line after stormy weather in Florida Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Polk County Emergency Management and last updated 2021-04-13 10:30:54-04 Floridians are no strangers to stormy weather, and with that can come strong winds resulting in downed power lines. These lines are dangerous and should never be touched because they can cause serious injury or even death. TECO and Duke Energy say you should follow these guidelines if you see power lines that have fallen or are sagging: