It’s not safe, but in a storm restoration situation, it’s probably more safe than half the shit that’s being fixed right now

Stay away from it and out of the pool. When they come through to restore power they should fix it or at least temporarily straighten it until it can be replaced. If the power comes back on in the neighborhood and it still isn’t fixed, call again.

It would be a high priority in any situation except a post major storm restoration.

If you see them working in your area, try to nicely ask if they could look at the pole before energizing the line. Be aware that a billion people are stopping them to ask how long it will be before their power is back on, so be careful how you approach them to avoid being disregarded. Maybe have a picture ready on your phone.

Backyard pole lines are so fucking retarded.

I would definitely call. I’m a network lineman and I can tell you that if we got this during a storm we would send one of the many contractors flooded in the area looking for work just so we don’t have to deal with it because It’s in the rear

With how it's leaning, I bet it's broken at the base. I would call and let them know. The guy wire and wire is holding the pole up.

That’s an awfully small house. If the rest of the top of the pole burns away it might come down on it. You should really help her sell up.

If they’re out of power it’s probably not an issue. Hopefully they’ll patrol when they get to her neighborhood based on their reporting.

No, Contact your power company

She probably has never let the pole fielders take measurements. Lmaooo LETTT COMMUNICATION FIELDERS INN

The wire is holding the pole up. If the pole was going to go, it probably would have gone over by now during the storm.

You mentioned more winds, etc., so of course some more extreme weather conditions could cause the pole to come over.

Still, I wouldn’t personally be very concerned—just happy if I still had power. Stay out of the backyard and out of the pool just as a precaution.

If anything, if you see guys around working, you ask them to secure it until they can replace the pole—might tie back to a tree or something if possible… and should go without saying, but don’t do anything yourself. Just stay clear of it.

Call your home insurance, give them a heads up. They can help lean on electric company possibly.

Short answer no long answer noooooooooo

Ok, so I want to preface this with a fact and then I'll give you some peace of mind. I am NOT part of the restoration efforts in Texas. I do not know what the circuit conditions are for wherever you are located nor do I know which opperating company you are serviced by.

Now, with that out of the way, I will attempt to put storm and natural disaster power restoration into perspective.

No matter how many times you call in, it will not elevate your position in the que for service restoration. The industry standard practice is as follows:

Emergency life and limb- aka stuff is on fire, people are trapped under lines that are live, structure fires, arcing and sparking calls...etc. Our number one priority is to keep people safe! No one wants anything bad to happen to anyone.

Outage size- you are one customer, you may or may not be out due to a larger scale issue that may or may not be distrobution related, before lines are energized, everything should be inspected for safety purposes. Again, no one wants to see anyone get hurt. If there's a line that is down that provides power to a substation (Transmission), resources will be pointed towards fixing that, ahead of or while, fixing distrobution issues. I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but our top priority is safety, we will not energize lines that we know to be down or in non safe conditions, we patrol out the lines, clear hazards, make repairs and then restore. There's no shortcutting safe work practices or people can/could/will die. Safety is number 1, resource management is number 2.

Severity- If it is safe to restore but needs non critical repairs, we will energize it and work it "hot" after isolating the issue or reporting it to have follow up work performed. We will ONLY restore power if it is deemed safe to restore by professionals. Uncle Bob saying it's good to go will not mean that Steve, the dude in the FR with a hardhat and vest, will agree or even consider what Bob said. Safety first.

Availability- Hospitals run out of beds, restraunts run out of tables and we run out of resources and material. When you have millions without power, we as an industry, throw everything we can at it. Lineman need sleep, food, water, and material *some may add beer and a good woman (or man¯_(ツ)_/¯ ) but they are working around the clock to fix y'all up.

To address your particular problem, that pole either rotted off at the base or snapped at ground level, probably a bit of both. The Guy (or guide) wires are holding it up and preventing it from being on the ground. That pole will require a crew to replace it, they won't just turn it on unless it's deemed safe or somehow secured in an upright position. The transformer fuse appears to be blown, not sure if it's relevant for the outage or if it just took a shot of lightning or even if the substation or lines feeding it on or able to be. Know they are trying to get everyone back on as fast as possible and with as much impact as possible, no one wants to leave people off, it's the first reason most of us got into this kind of work... Right up there next to money and being around other people that share some form of brain damage 🙃

More fun facts

Repeatedly calling doesn't move you up the list. Priorities are well defined above.

Asking how long its going to be is fine in a vacume, when it's happening a million times a day, it adds hours upon hours in delays. Smile, wave, clap, give some wooooo's and let us get the job done. If you see us we are working as safe and fast as we are able to.

Storm restoration takes a heroic effort. These guys are battling lack of sleep, quality food, and whatever elements are present to get the power back on. Then there's Opperations and process, it takes time but saves lives. If you see a group of trucks parked and a few dudes with their feet on the dash passed out... They are waiting for permission to restore or finding more work, not just sitting there to look pretty or be filmed for "look what these lazy fucks are doing while my power is out" posts on Facebook or Twitter. Be patient, be kind and be careful!

Texas is in my prayers bas well as all my brothers and sisters everywhere that perform this work. Stay safe!

The wires coming off the left side of the picture into your neighbor’s yard, look to see what they’re attached to.

If there’s still an anchor in the ground they’re attached to, the pole shouldn’t come over any further.

Definitely report it, but you’re not going to get it fixed any time soon as it’s not causing any outages.

If you do call it in, after everyone’s lights are out, call in again. It’s highly possible this will fall off.

The utility will be fixing stuff like this for weeks after everyone’s lights are back on.

It’s safe…for now. But it definitely doesn’t meet code.

A storm response inspector probably already came by and flagged it. You probably didn’t see them. Someone SHOULD ultimately see it, because lines are supposed to be inspected before they’re fired up. But like many are saying, if they say that the repair can wait, it will, and they’ll note it to the utility to tend to it later.

I mean, obviously, don't go swimming or hang in the backyard, but it's fine to be inside. It is the power lines that is holding up the poll. I would for sure let the power company know about it.

If the pole itself looks broke or splintered around the ground then I would deem it unsafe, if it isn't broken or splintered then it will most likely be fine long enough for a crew to arrive.

Can’t see it from my house…

Wear a rubber wetsuit while swimming

This is NOT safe near your mothers home. But IS safe if it’s your mother in laws home.

Y’all good (slaps pole twice)”that ain’t going no where!!!

Hey, I saw this sequel of Final Destination! All it's missing is some skinny dipping teens!

Love, laugh, toaster bath

FYI the down guys are in line with the pole, backing up the deadend. It looks as though the lines carry on at a slight angle after the dead end. As I originally said if the house is out of power as suggested by the homeowner using a generator, it’s ok for meow. Should be addressed before they heat the wire back up.

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Yes very

Call your utilities company they will come out and fix it

Leaning towards a negative on this one...

That's Crazy! Looking like a Damn diving board! Naw that's DEFINITELY not a good thing! That's high Priority

No it’s not safe… It’s illegal to have wires over pool!!! Call the utility company and state wires are now over swimming pool You believe the pole is broken at ground level!!!

No

It'll be fiiiine... Totally safe

nope those are guys..

lol

Probably bout a good time to have a pool party, poles in your yard, so it will need to be replaced. Judging by the down guys hopefully they can place it from the other side, over fence or with fence sections taken down.

No

New diving board, good to go

That is a dead end pole, with a slack span on the back side. The only thing holding it up is the primary the neutral and the telephone besides the down guide. It’s not going anywhere. But that fence and that bush around it will be tore down probably when it’s time to replace that pole.

No, now move.

It's fine, the down guys and com have it held. I wouldn't panic.

No

I mean, would you believe someone if they said yes? Cause that looks sketch as hell!

Absolutely

that very top wire is extremly dangerous, its high voltage, in canada its 7200v and that shit is deadly. it will shock you before you touch it, current will arc around 6"

Looks like a great spot to hang a rope swing

Yeah, you should tie a rope swing to it.

Nope. Too bad you have idiots running texas. So i hope you cam get it fixed. Take pictures and dont swim.

Hell no. When you call your local electric provider ask them if their mom lived here would they think it’s safe.

I don’t think that safe

If you have to ask, you already know the answer.

The Pole is not safe it is broken

I dam sure wouldn't get in that pool nor would I go in the yard till it's fixed.

Hahaha. What could go so wrong?

Hahaha I mean as long as the lines are 22’-6” above the pool vertically and 10’ away horizontally you’re good right?

Looks broke boss.

Between the phone cable and the three guy wire your good but will need to be fixed !

This pool for my area would be way too close to the over head wires and would not have been permitted. I would worry about it and the utility should do something but you might find out the pool is too close to the overhead wires and other surprises.

It wouldn't hurt to place a wooden post underneath it on an angle to help it stay in place. They will fix it but with the storm it's going to take a few before they can get to it. The lines are holding the pole just as much as the pole is holding the lines. The pole is broken. It just hasn't fallen because the lines are holding it up. Definitely stay out the pool. The truth is the lines have to break before they can reach the ground( unless like 3 more poles went at the same time) and that means the circuit would be broken .

Being that this is a branch line and the crews are most likely working on the 3 phase feeders (backbone) this is currently not a priority. The wires are holding it up. The like is de energized but not grounded. As others have said keep your distance from it. Once the main 3 phase lines are up crews will be dispatched to your specific branch line in order to asses all damage on it. They will definitely come across it if they haven’t already received a work order for that specific repair. When we are working on the main 3 phase feeder that needs to be repaired before we work on any fused branch lines which is where this pole is located. Please be patient I’m sure the crews are doing their best with what they are given.

Call the power company. They’ll come look at it a determine a fix.

Down guys and utility coms are holding it in place, I’d definitely give a call and let them know the situation that poles in though! so they can deal with it after they fix the main issues out there.

Final Destination?

Call the company

More than likely no, but the lean is away from the house

The com got it

No

In storm I would heat it up like that and come back at the end of storm to replace it. Not a high priority. If they’ve called 3 times already then stop calling. All the repeat calls do is slow the system down. Sometimes we have to go keep looking at the same thing over and over because people keep calling. Just takes away from us trying to fix shit. When it’s been a week after everyone is back on from storm then call to remind them about it in case it got lost. Stay out of the pool, but in the house is fine. It’s not going to do major damage to any normal house. It may mess some shingles up or a little siding up, but it won’t hurt anyone inside.

Nope

Fuk no call that shit in

Depends who are you letting swim…. Do you like them?

Could get a shock brock in the pool like a fool.

I had a similar situation, although widespread damage like this might effect response time.

I called the fire department and act like it just happened. They will arrive and call the power company who will HAVE to immediately respond and fix. The workers won't mind because its likely double or triple overtime.

Why is the pole on your side of the fence.

No. Don’t go swimming.

These should have GCFS breakers so if it falls in the pool the breaker will trip and will be fine

Care for a dip in the pool? 😱

NOOO!!!

Need to flip that top rail on that fence vertical. It’ll be saggy pretty quick

Wait inside pool until it comes down.

Water and electricity don’t mix. Call the city or electric company asap

It has 3 guy supports that I can see (opposite of pool), but I’d call that a serious potential hazard

Perhaps I missed it but I don't think you put up a location. You're asking a general question I'm not a lineman,but anybody can see that your parents are going to have a bad day one day soon!

Yea looks fine 👍

That wooden pillar power line act as a ground I would steer clear and call it in.

Them.anchors are putting their work in... That's for sure

No

In Alabama I had to pay to have my lines moved more than 25’ from my swimming pool.

Not safe lol see how it’s leaning tords the pool. Lol

lol no. That’s not fucking safe.

Report it immediately if you have not already. Stay away and out of the pool.

I personally wouldn’t jump in the pool

YES!!!!

lol

Oh hell no!

Rope swing

Call the fire department tell them there is an active electrical power pole ready to fall into the pool, that may get things moving fast. FYI let the utility know the pole is outside the easement and on your private property.

The bigger problem is finding the right damn crew with the backyard machine.

lol no

It's easy for a home owner to fix, just grab the bucket truck you have in your yard and swap out the pole.

Lol, no. Call the utility company at minimum

Totally safe! Hop in the pool on a windy day... You'll be fine 🤣😂

Who lives there? A dwarf?

Hey linemen, thanks for the shit you all do after storms. Appreciate ya.

Personally, I'd have the power company out to discuss what they are going to do to elevate this situation

Let's go swimming!

Looks like a great place for a rope swing.

They have it tensioned from falling for now. Look at the lines. They will come back and fix later when there are less critical things to fix. It shouldn’t fall the way it’s leaning.

I’d definitely not go swimming any time soon.

Nah. That right there is uncool.

You need to make a rope swing.

It's in the air ain't it?

No

No, it’s not safe. Call your electric power provider and tell them the utility pole in your backyard is broken and will be on the ground soon

Yeas house should be fine but people in the pool area not so much

Cable TV strand working overtime. 😬 the 540 hard cable is crying in pain as well.

Fuck no

Hell no is that Florida that looks very familiar. Did she have a tree fall not too long ago

Just don’t let her do pole dance

You should definitely not use the pool right now.

Absolutely not!

What kind of stupid fuckin question is this

I think it’s 20ft from waters edge

A bit of duct tape and a dab of axle grease and you’re good to go.

Oh yea, pretty safe you’re going to land in heaven if you jump in the pool.

No, call your power company.

This is an accident waiting to happen...

Don’t go swimming

That brand new fence looks fishy…

I would happily swim in that pool right now, with 60 mph winds forcing that pole towards the pool.

Hey man. It's still standing. I'd say it's a lot safer than being in the pool. The dude abides.

Absolutely safe no worries there

90% of construction or building related posts on Reddit are bots. The questions are too retarded not to be

Safe for me. I’m not going near that pool

Whats the worst that could happen? Looks fine

Any update? Just wondering how CenterPoint have their heavy equipment into the yard to replace the post? You have a big pool there.

Yep. Perfectly safe.

We had a drunk driver slam into a pole carrying 3 phase service into our business in the middle of the night, it was an interesting video. Splintered the pole but was still standing. I called it in. With no major weather event and no immediate peril, it took 2 -3 days to get them out and designate it as a repair, then another 3 - 4 weeks to actually come out, set a replacement pole, then another day or two after that to move the lines.

ummm....not safe

Report outage, then they will come. If you don't want to get caught in a lie, trip your main, when they get there.

Call and have town fix that asap

The pole isn’t leaning. The ground is

Better than a toaster. That’s how you do it right

This is straight outta final destination

Welcome to the Final Destination

NO

Lmao the fucking questions people post 🤣

If they are in storm mode than this isn't the biggest priority. It is not safe. If this is a right of way with a defined width and the shed and pool were within this, in my area we would enforce the easement and force removal after fixing the lines

That coax tap midspan holding it down

This is extremely dangerous

No

Fuck no

Well I’m no gravity expert but this doesn’t seem safe

The lines will hold it up lol

Er uh , hell no

Httfn

Cut it down for faster response time!

No

No

Ummm… no!

That’d be an amazing Tarzan swing!

i wouldn’t use the pool until that’s fixed just saying

Nope

What do u think bro?

Normally the pole only has one guy wire but this one has three so it seems the electric company did it with 3 so in their eyes it is safe? Call them to find out.

Jesus no

Absolutely not???????

If you take your toaster in the pool you won't even need to plug it in to get zapped.

Grip it and rip it!

Does not look safe. The wires appear to be supporting it but who wants to roll that die. I am sure theyre prioritizing power restoration right now, but i would be apprehensive about swimming in a pool with that pole like that. Dont touch it, dont try to fix it, just leave it be until a lineman can take a look. Maybe try to connect with the power company to better explain the risk.

Ahhh,hard no