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Rain and electricity don't mix: ECG's 5-point safety guide every Ghanaian must read

From Daily Graphic · () English

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  • The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) issued a safety advisory warning about the dangers of combining rain and electricity during the rainy season.
  • ECG urged the public to stay away from fallen power lines, avoid flooded areas near electrical installations, and unplug appliances during thunderstorms.
  • The advisory comes as recent rainstorms have caused power outages and flooding at distribution substations in several regions of Ghana.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a critical safety advisory, urging Ghanaians to exercise extreme caution as the rainy season intensifies. The company highlighted the deadly risks posed by the combination of rain and electricity, including fallen power lines, flooded areas, and damaged electrical equipment.

ECG stressed that all fallen power lines should be treated as live and dangerous, regardless of their appearance. Citizens are advised to maintain a safe distance and report any hazards immediately to the company's emergency hotline. The advisory also recommended unplugging electrical appliances during thunderstorms to prevent damage and electric shock.

Never assume a fallen line is safe. It may be live and deadly.

— Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)ECG's public safety advisory regarding fallen power lines.

Furthermore, the public is warned against walking through flooded areas near electrical installations, as submerged equipment can pose a severe electrocution risk. These warnings come in the wake of recent rainstorms that have caused power outages in several regions due to fallen lines and flooding at distribution substations, including areas affected by the controlled spillage of the Weija Dam.

Stay alert, stay safe.

— Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)The concluding remark of the ECG's public safety advisory.
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