Service entrance cable is cracked and the meter has been pulled
A cracked service entrance cable is not a homeowner repair, and no tape or patch will pass an inspection. That cable stays live on the utility side even with your main breaker off, so leave it alone and call a licensed electrician. The electrician pulls a permit, replaces the cable, and a building inspector signs the work off. Only then does the utility reinstall your meter and turn the power back on.
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