Advice In Case of Power Outage
A power outage can be caused by blown fuse, malfunctioning electrical appliance, faulty electrical socket or disturbance in power distribution. Disturbance in power distribution can be caused by trees that have fallen on the power lines due to hard wind, wet snow, thunder as well as by forestry or excavation work.
What should I do if there is a power outage?
Start by checking the fuses and if a fuse has blown, replace it. Check if your neighbour has power. If there is a major power outage we probably know about it, but if it only concerns you and some of your neighbours you should contact us.
Your own responsibility
We can not guarantee that you will never have a power outage, but you are able to prepare yourself. Everyone who uses power is responsible for preparing for a power outage and the best way of doing that is by imagining the situation before it happens. During a power outage you need light, water, food, heat and the means to handle your personal hygiene. You also need information about the cause of the power outage as well as a forecast for when the power will be returned.
In case of a longer power outage you should:
- Avoid opening the refrigerator and the freezer
- Close off unused rooms
- Fill up water in buckets or the bathtubs
- Listen to the local radio station. Ellevio continuously gives information to the local radio stations in case of major disturbances
Practical items to keep at home:
- Torch light and batteries
- Extra fuses
- Candles and matches
- Battery-powered radio or car radio
- Fire wood
