RESIDENTS and business owners are urged to take extra precautionary measures to prevent power surges from damaging household and other electricity-driven appliances.
During load shedding, Zululanders are advised to be more alert and to exercise caution.
Safety tips:
• Install surge protectors which help to stop the massive sudden flow of energy into household appliances and electronics
• In the event that the power goes out, it is a good idea to turn off the main and unplug any appliance or electronic device that may be vulnerable to the power surges when the electricity comes back on
• Keep a torch in your car should you arrive home in the dark and need to open your perimeter security gate manually
• Have backup batteries for electric fences and gates to ensure they still work during a blackout
• In the event that the power goes out, homeowners are advised to ensure that their homes are locked up and adequately secured, in order to reduce the risk of a home burglary
• Fire risks – ensure that candles used during the power outage are extinguished before going to sleep at night
