KUCHING: To maintain public safety, Sarawak Energy’s operational arm SESCO will switch off electricity supply to substations in flood affected areas if the water reaches dangerous levels.
Electricity supply to any affected areas will be switched off without notice if required, and power supply will be restored when it is safe to do so.
The public in flood prone areas are reminded to be mindful of electrical safety at all times.
The public are also advised to move electrical equipment to floors or areas above the anticipated flood level at the earliest sign of rising flood waters before a flood.
Meanwhile, during a flood, avoid using electrical appliances; switch off all electrical power by turning off the main switchboard; do not go near SESCO electrical installations which are submerged or affected by flood water and parents are advised to monitor their children, especially when playing in flood water, to ensure they do not approach or go near snapped electrical wires that might still conduct electricity.
After a flood, when an electrical appliance or installation has been submerged in water, it should not be switched on even after flood water recedes for there are risks of electrocution or fire and before switching back on the main supply, the public are advised to have a qualified electrician to inspect all wiring and appliances.
For more lifesaving electrical safety tips, please go to the corporate website at www.sarawakenergy.com.my.
The public can also get updates on twitter via @1sarawakenergy and SEB cares. Customers may seek more information by calling Sarawak Energy’s Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111.
