11/06/2024
Thunderstorms and strong winds are predicted for tomorrow (11/6) and Wednesday in the Leongatha, Wilsons Promontory and Bairnsdale areas. Heavy rain is also expected in Wodonga, Benalla and Seymour.
If you live in these areas, it's time to get power prepared:
- Life support customers, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
- Have battery operated torches and radios in a place easy to access - keep spare batteries handy too
- Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile phones
- Keep some cash on hand in case electronic payment systems go down during an outage
- Make sure you can open your garage or fence manually so you can leave your home if the power goes out
- If you have an electric water pump, stock up on bottled water
- Fill an esky with ice in to keep your food and drinks cool
- If your power goes out, check Outage Tracker for latest restoration times: www.outagetracker.com.au
- Report new faults and emergencies online www.ausnetservices.com.au/outages/report-a-fault or on 13 17 99
- If you're in immediate danger, call 000. For emergency services, call the SES on 13 25 00.
- Never enter floodwaters and assume any fallen or damaged wires are live
- See more tips at https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/outages
Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.
