Person falls; power outage due to blown transformers, Kiawah Island SC


A person fell near Green Dolphin Way and needed medical evaluation. At the scene, it was found that the neighborhood lost power because two transformers behind a residence tripped. There was no fire or immediate danger, but the power company was called to fix the issue.
Audio|Source: Charleston County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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PLS 81, Engine 704, Allabrier Island Ocean Rescue Information Only, near Green Dolphin Way, Fall, Incident Channel EMF[1], Ops
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PLS 81, Engine 704, Allabrier Island Ocean Rescue Information Only, near Green Dolphin Way, cross streets, Turtle Point Lane and Turtle Beach Lane, Fall, Incident Channel EMF[1]OS, 0207.
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8.02 dispense.
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Engine 802. All the power in the neighborhood's been blown out.
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Two transformers on the poles have tripped.
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No fire or any danger at this moment, but dominion is needed.
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Right. Do you have a pole number for the blown transformer?
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No, unfortunately, we cannot make access to the poles.
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They're in the woods behind the tree, behind the residence.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EMF: Incident Channel EMF (Emergency Medical Fire)
[2]
EMFOS: Incident Channel EMFOS
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Location mentioned:
Near Green Dolphin Way, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
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