Electrical Safety Tips-Dealing With Flooding

Tag : Home Electrical Appliances

Electrical equipment following a flood - No part of a floodedinstallation can be assumed safe, not even the main breaker. Beforetesting or work begins on equipment, power should be disconnectedat the service panel with the main switch left in the "off"position until work has been completed. Contact your LocalDistribution Company to disconnect power to your home in the eventthat flood water rises above outlets covers or power cords, orapproaches the service panel. Once power has been turned off ordisconnected, a Licensed Electrical Contractor should be consultedto determine if electrical equipment (wires, plugs) needs to bereplaced.
Do not plug in or attempt to use electrical appliances that havebeen exposed to flood water until they have been checked by aqualified service technician. Consult with a Licensed ElectricalContractor, or contact the manufacturer or dealer for the nearestservice location.
With rain forecasted into the weekend across much of the province,Electrical Safety Authority encourages Ontarians to visitwww.esasafe.com for more flood safety information, or to access alist of Licensed Electrical Contractors by city.