Electrical Safety - Incoming electrical supply
Take a moment to read the following information and advice, it
may save your life. If you are a parent, make sure all your family
are aware of the risks.
Things that "don't look right"
If you notice anything you think isn't right call your local
electricity distribution company. Their emergency number is in the
telephone directory, listed under "Electricity"
Things to look out for:
- A smell of burning from your electricity meter
- Flashes coming from wires, poles or electricity
substations
- Broken or low hanging wires
- Buried cables that have been dug up, even if they don't appear
damaged
- Any machines or equipment that have come into contact with
overhead lines or equipment.
For all electrical problems inside your home
call customer services - click on the link in the right hand
column.
In an emergency dial 999 and ask for
the police - they will contact the electrical distribution company
responsible for the network in your area.