Vector wants you to stay safe this summer

Vector wants you to stay safe this summer

Summer only comes once a year and we want you to enjoy every minute of it. Stay safe and have some fun in the sun with these safety tips.

• Keep electric radios, TVs, clocks, barbecues, lights and other electrical appliances at least three metres from a pool and wet surfaces.
• Fly kites, drones and model aeroplanes in an open field – not near power lines.
• Watch overhead when boating. Masts, fishing poles, or tall radio antennae could contact overhead lines
• Call your electricity retailer before using a ladder close to lines to arrange a disconnection. We can then turn the power off to the lines near your house making it safer to do work near them.
• If you are using a ladder near power lines, keep yourself, the ladder and anything you are handling at least four metres away from overhead power lines.
• Use a licensed electrical worker for all electrical repairs.
• Plant trees well away from power lines and choose low growing vegetation. Get branches trimmed if required (they must be more than four metres away from power lines).
• Before installing a clothesline, TV antenna or anything up high, check the clearance from power lines.
• When using electrical equipment outdoors, always use a Residual Current Device (RCD) or an isolating transformer, available at your local hardware store.
• If you’re outside during an electrical storm seek shelter. The best shelter is a house; jump in your vehicle; or, seek low ground. Sit or lie down - it may be
uncomfortable, but it may save your life.

Network summary for week ending 6 December 2015

Electricity
Poles had to be replaced at car v. pole incidents in Kohimarama, Takapuna, Hobsonville and Mt Roskill. There was an additional car v. pillar incident during the week in Albany.
House/building fires were reported in Mangere, Kaukapakapa, Mt Roskill (2), Avondale and Henderson. Crews responded to requests from emergency services to isolate the electricity supply to allow fire crews to safely fight the flames.
Gas

Third party damage to our gas network happened in Hamilton, Mt Wellington, Birkenhead and Epsom. Our crews attended, assessed the sites, and checked for safety.

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