Electrical Hazards & Safety

What to do when you encounter downed or damaged power lines on roads, in fields, or near your home — including vehicle entrapment, safe distances, and who to call.

Know how to recognise electrical overloads, respond to electrical fires, safely cut power to your home, and handle downed power lines and flood-related electrical dangers.

How to manage electrical hazards before, during, and after a flood — including when to turn off your electricity, what to check before restoring power, and which appliances are safe to use.

How overloaded electrical circuits cause fires, how to identify overloading in your home, and practical steps to prevent electrical fires from wiring and appliance use.

How to respond correctly to an electrical fire — why water must never be used, which extinguishers are safe, and when to fight versus when to evacuate.