Low hanging powerlines

[Wheelhouse]

While traveling through Louisiana, I was in New Orleans. While trying to get back on the freeway, I missed my turn , so I made a left turn and went around the block. Now as I made the second left turn I hear the whipping sound and loud snap. As I looked back, I saw a set of power lines laying on the ground. Apparently the power lines were sagging to low for the A/C unit to clear. Fortunately I stopped in time so as not to rip the A/C unit off the roof. The lady of the house was on a electric breathing machine, she was ok. Now here is the clincher. I contacted the power company and explained my issue. They said they haven't had any issues since last checked, that was 10-1/2 months ago I said. They said they were not taking any responsibility for any damage, ugh. Lucky only $125 to reposition and seal the A/C. I informed them of the federal clearance required for overhead power lines, and they said tough bananas.