On behalf of NorthPower
Northlanders are being encouraged to be prepared for electricity outages as ex tropical cyclone Dovi heads towards New Zealand.
Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd says the likelihood of power outages could increase as wet and windy weather persists. “It's important to ensure that you're prepared for storms or other situations that may affect your power supply. People should ensure they have plenty of drinking water and it is worth filling buckets and baths (if you have one) for washing and toilet flushing,” says Mrs. Boyd.
Northpower says people should also keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices to ensure you can keep in touch and keep informed.
People should also have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard), and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.
In the case of outages, Northpower will provide regular updates on northpower.com and facebook.com/NorthpowerNZ.
Civil Defence Northland also have good guidelines for being prepared, staying safe and putting together an emergency survival and getaway kit - nrc.govt.nz/civildefence.
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