Energy Safe Victoria is providing the following advice, as storms and widespread flooding are forecast across Victoria.
Fallen power lines
- If there are fallen power lines stay more than 10 metres away. Standing near fallen power lines can be fatal.
- Always treat fallen power lines as live, even when they are broken.
- Call your electricity supply company to let them know your power is out. For outage details, check their website/app.
- Storms are the most common cause of power outages, as strong winds often cause trees to fall across power lines, interrupting supply.
- Always be prepared for power outages with a torch, charged mobile phone and battery-operated radio. If you use electricity to run a water pump, make sure you have an alternative source for fresh water or a non-electric pump available.
- In the event of a power failure turn off and unplug all electrical appliances at the power point. This will help to prevent equipment damage in the event of a power surge.
Appliances
- When there is a power cut, make sure gas heating and cooking appliances are turned off (there is a risk of fire if they come back on and there is no-one at the property).
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