HOW TO STAY SAFE

LOAD SHEDDING

◆ SWITCH off all electrical appliances

during power cuts.

◆ Always remember to switch off the

stove.

◆ No gas appliances should be placed near heating agents, stoves, heaters or elements.

◆ Invest in emergency lights that will

switch on during power cuts.

◆ Make sure you have a fully charged torch and have torches accessible to children (where possible) in their bedrooms.

◆ Extinguish all open fires made during

power cuts before you leave the area. ◆ Ensure you have a serviced fire

extinguisher close to your braai area. ◆ Never make open fires to prepare food near thatched roofs, as they are extremely susceptible to ignition by sparks from open flames – both from the inside and outside the roof

◆ Ensure you have back-up batteries to operate your security gate and alarm system

◆ Make sure to use a safe candle holder if you use candles, and ensure they are kept away from any flammable materials. Candles must be extinguished once power is restored. ◆ Use paraffin stoves with great caution ◆ Never allow children to use open flames or heating agents during power cuts

◆ Some electronic gates open automatically in power cuts. Be aware of this when the power gets cut.

◆ Invest in a portable power bank to charge your phone . You will need it to report any emergency during power cuts.

◆ Be vigilant at all times

For any life-threatening emergency, dial 107 (directly from your cell phone).