be attached above even with or below the line depending which is most advantageous multiple devices may also be used on the same line when activated the device may activate a steady or flashing light and or an audible alarm like a sound or voice chip it is anticipated that devices attachments or other methods to prevent or discourage birds from sitting on the downed item detector may also be employed one method would be to attach a multitude of thin sharp objects to the top surface of the device to discourage birds from sitting on the device another method may be to electrify the sharp objects or prongs that are attached to the top surface of the device which would also discourage the birds animals etc from sitting on the device in summary the invention is a safety device that warns the public when a power line whether that power line is live or not has fallen its design is to warn people from approaching any downed power line and to prevent possible electrocution and injury or death this or a similar device may be used for a line whether electric or not to notify or alert when the line is not in its designated position a similar device with or without another type of attachment may be used for an item such as a painting or lamp or a structure or component of a structure while the invention has been described and disclosed in certain terms and has disclosed certain embodiments or modifications persons skilled in the art who have acquainted themselves with the invention will appreciate that it is not necessarily limited by such terms nor to the specific embodiments and modifications disclosed herein thus a wide variety of alternatives suggested by the teachings.