After the Storm
After
any big storm or natural disaster, its hard to know just
what to do in any given situation. There are specific
safety precautions that need to be remembered, especially
with a commodity as powerful and potentially dangerous
as electricity. Below are some commonly asked questions
and their answers, which we hope will help you deal with
emergency or other electrical situations, should they
happen.
What do I do if my power goes out?
First, check the main breaker. If you are in a mobile
home, check the breaker located below your meter outside.
Push it off, then back on. If power is not restored, call
LEC.
Why have my lights gone out, but
my power still works?
Check for water saturation of your ceilings and light
fittings inside and outside. If wet, call us immediately.
If there is no obvious damage to your light fittings,
turn off all but one light. Check the lighting circuit's
fuse or circuit breaker operation at your switchboard.
Turn off your main switch and replace the fuse. Turn the
main switch again. If the fuse blows, call LEC.
How do I know if my appliances have
been affected?
If you receive a tingling sensation from any electrical
appliances turn off the electricity immediately. Do not
make contact with or let anyone else near the suspected
appliance and call LEC.
Is it possible that my electrical
supply seems weaker than normal, and why?
Lights being dimmer than usual, hot plates slow to cook,
and motors failing to start are all indicative that there
might be a problem in the high voltage system. If you
observe any of these in your home, turn appliances off
and unplug them. Leave a minimum of lights on (such as
a fluorescent) and call LEC.
My electricity supply seems to fluctuate.
What should I do?
If you notice unusual periodic variations in the normal
brightness of your lights, sometimes very bright, sometimes
dull, call us. These are symptoms of a potentially hazardous
situation. Turn off all your motors and appliances, and
leave a minimum of lights on.
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