{"id":306643,"date":"2021-10-01T11:44:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T01:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=306643"},"modified":"2021-10-01T11:44:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T01:44:11","slug":"get-ready-for-more-storms-ergon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2021\/10\/01\/get-ready-for-more-storms-ergon\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready For More Storms: Ergon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A series of small storms crossed the South Burnett on Thursday night, putting on a light show, dumping some hail and spreading tree debris across roads … Ergon Energy is warning residents the storm season has begun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 1, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday night’s storm in the South Burnett should be enough to remind us the storm season is well and truly back.<\/p>\n

Ergon Energy is urging Queenslanders to be prepared for power interruptions caused by severe weather.<\/p>\n

Spokesperson Max Hogan said while crews across the State were ready to respond to emergencies 24\/7, it was not always a quick fix.<\/p>\n

\u201cStorms can cause severe damage to the power network over a wide area and crews can be delayed by dangerous conditions,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey need safe access to assess damage to the network before they can begin emergency repairs, so we do ask for the community\u2019s patience and encourage everyone to be prepared for power outages when storms are forecast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe weather is obviously beyond our control, but we can all take steps to reduce the risks and impact of outages.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Hogan said securing or stowing items with the potential to become dangerous projectiles, such as trampolines and outdoor furniture, could reduce the risk of property damage and injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake a look around your yard for anything that could be blown away in strong winds \u2013 you\u2019d be amazed at what we find tangled up in powerlines every storm season,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFallen trees and flying branches can also cause a lot of damage, so we ramp up our vegetation management program in the lead-up to storm season, but if you see any trees growing close to powerlines, report them to Ergon on 13-16-70.”<\/p>\n

Downed powerlines can be difficult to see when they\u2019re entangled in branches and other debris, so it is all important to “take care and stay line aware” when cleaning up after a storm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOnce the threat of severe weather passes, life-threatening electrical hazards could be just around the corner,” Mr Hogan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLook out for fallen powerlines, stay well away from them and report them to Triple 0.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the power comes back on at your property, if your lights are dim or flickering it could be a sign something is wrong so please call our faults team on 13-22-96.”<\/p>\n

Mr Hogan said while crews would always aim to restore power as soon as practically possible, more extensive damage might take days to fix and customers should be prepared for the worst-case scenario when there was a severe weather warning in their area.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a bit like planning a camping trip \u2013 replace your torch batteries, charge your mobile devices and invest in a portable power bank, fill water containers and barbecue gas bottles, check your generator is in good working order and ensure you have an adequate fuel supply,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRest assured we\u2019ll be working to get the power back on and keep everyone safe, but these things can take time so a bit of preparation can help a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Trampolines are one of the common unsecured objects in back yards that get picked up and swept into powerlines, potentially blacking out thousands of homes (Photo: Ergon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Can you spot the fallen – and possibly still live – powerline among the tree debris? Fallen powerlines can kill, so it is important to take care when clearing up debris after a storm (Photo: Ergon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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