Be ready for outages as storms hit

PEOPLE who rely on advanced medical equipment are being urged be prepared for power outages, especially during the storm season.

This includes ensuring their electricity retailer has up- todate customer contact details.

“Summer is notorious for severe weather and while we have a very robust power network in Queensland, lightning, high winds and flooding can interrupt the electricity supply,” Ergon Energy customer operations manager Cloe Kernick said.

“Severe tropical cyclones have the potential to take out community infrastructure for many days.

“That’s why it is ideal for anyone in need of powered health equipment to have a comprehensive plan in place to enable them to get through the period without electricity or have enough time to seek medical assistance.”

People should register medical requirements with their electricity retailer or phone Ergon Energy on 13 74 66 to ensure they can be contacted before any planned interruptions.