Short Shoremen
Big Kids 9–12

Lights Back On!

A big storm knocks out the power, and a line crew works through the night to bring the lights back.

The Big Storm knocked out the power in Maple Hollow. Every house went dark. Then the bucket trucks rolled in.
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JojoMy first storm job! Let's GO!

MaggieEasy, Jojo. Storms are exciting, but power lines are serious business.

Before anybody touches anything, there's a plan.
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MaggieA tree branch knocked down the line on Elm Street. We fix it step by step. Nobody rushes.

DezGloves checked. Harness checked. Hot stick checked.

Jojo...Lunch checked!

Dez goes up in the bucket with special tools that keep the electricity away from his hands.
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DezThe line is grounded and safe to work on. Swapping the broken piece now.

Maggie (on the radio)Copy that, Dez. Take your time.

Meanwhile, down below...
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Soggy CatMRRROWWW.

JojoHey, buddy! You're soaked!

MaggieJojo, stay back from that wire on the ground! We treat EVERY fallen line like it's live.

JojoRight, boss. I'll stay way back. The cat can come to me.

3:12 AM. Dez gives the signal...
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EverybodyLIGHTS BACK ON!!

Morning. Someone left cookies and a thank-you note on the porch.
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JojoLook! Turns out the cat was ORANGE the whole time.

DezBest part of the job: a whole town warm and bright again.

MaggieAnd everybody goes home safe. That's the real win.

The End!

Safety tip: If you ever see a power line on the ground, stay far away, don't touch anything near it, and tell a grown-up to call for help right away.

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