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Electrical hazard reported near Freedom Blvd, Aptos CA

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audio iconElectrical Hazard
Freedom Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible electrical hazard near Freedom Boulevard in Aptos, where a service drop remained live despite the main breaker being turned off. PG&E was requested to handle the issue. The area was later declared safe after power to the structure was secured.

Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, we've secured power going into the structure.
00:05
Although the service drop needs to be replaced near Freedom Boulevard.
00:13
PG&E definitely needs to come out here.
00:18
Hi.
00:40
Medical 11 to now respond for the alpha medical near Home Road, unit (number withheld).
00:46
Medic 13 if you could move south.
00:54
13 copy.
00:56
4411 Medic 9, PD is on scene.
00:59
They'll be code 4 for you guys and they're checking the availability of an air ambulance.
01:09
9 copies.
01:18
Central Medical near Portola.
01:26
ACOM, (number withheld).
01:34
(number withheld).
01:36
Yeah, we're code four.
01:39
However, we need to let PG&E know and put this on a primary wires down or service drop is still live to the structure even though we have shut the breaker down to the structure.
01:53
So there's no power coming into the unit anymore.

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Location mentioned:
Freedom Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

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