Northpower Latest news & updates from around our Network Electricity safety remains a priority Northpower and Top Energy urge caution Northpower and Top Energy have teamed up again to help educate Northlanders on the often unseen dangers of electricity. 30 outages were caused by trees falling into Northpower lines during this weather event. Outages caused by trees can often be lengthy as vegetation crews need to deal with the fallen tree before repairs can begin on the lines. Just think - Does it look right? "Over 30 power outages were Listen out to local radio stations to hear the 'Just think - Does it look caused by trees falling into lines during cyclone Dovi" right?" campaign. Top Energy, the Far North's electricity lines company which has recorded 72 third party interference incidents on its electricity network the past two years, along with 184 lines damage or power interruptions caused by trees during the same period. In addition, Cyclone Dovi caused 54 outages. The advertisements aim to lift awareness of electricity safety. Both Northpower and Top Energy have ongoing concerns around the number of 'near misses' around electricity assets recently. We also want to ensure that people remember to never go near downed powerlines because they could still be live and could cause electrocution, *The aim of this campaign is to let our community know the right and wrong things to do around electricity of working safely around electricity and our electricity assets. This is about protecting adults and children alike as we all have a part to play," says Top Energy Chief Executive Russell Shaw. recreational activities such as boating or flying kites," says Mrs Boyd. and even death. and keep an eye out for others too," says Mr Shaw. Over the past two years, Northpower has recorded over 130 incidents Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd agrees the partnership with Top Energy is about preventing people being hurt. "There is no doubt electricity is dangerous which is why we want people to pause and check their surroundings when undertaking farming, forestry or contracting work, DIY activity, and people doing DIY work at home." Phone Top Energy (0800 867 363, 0800 TOP ENERGY) or Northpower (0800 10 40 40) if you have doubts about whether what you are doing it's too close to electricity assets. Our teams can help by locating underground cables and can assist with free safety disconnects in most situations for where damage has been caused by third parties such as vehicles or construction work hitting power poles, pillars and transformers, resulting in power outages. Cyclone Dovi recently showed just how important it is to keep trees clear of powerlines as over "We want to keep our community safe and that's why we are sharing so much information to help educate people in the hope it lessens the risk of people being hurt or killed by electricity. We all need to be mindful General enquiries: 0800 66 78 47 northpower.com Find us on For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40 Northpower Latest news & updates from around our Network Electricity safety remains a priority Northpower and Top Energy urge caution Northpower and Top Energy have teamed up again to help educate Northlanders on the often unseen dangers of electricity. 30 outages were caused by trees falling into Northpower lines during this weather event. Outages caused by trees can often be lengthy as vegetation crews need to deal with the fallen tree before repairs can begin on the lines. Just think - Does it look right? "Over 30 power outages were Listen out to local radio stations to hear the 'Just think - Does it look caused by trees falling into lines during cyclone Dovi" right?" campaign. Top Energy, the Far North's electricity lines company which has recorded 72 third party interference incidents on its electricity network the past two years, along with 184 lines damage or power interruptions caused by trees during the same period. In addition, Cyclone Dovi caused 54 outages. The advertisements aim to lift awareness of electricity safety. Both Northpower and Top Energy have ongoing concerns around the number of 'near misses' around electricity assets recently. We also want to ensure that people remember to never go near downed powerlines because they could still be live and could cause electrocution, *The aim of this campaign is to let our community know the right and wrong things to do around electricity of working safely around electricity and our electricity assets. This is about protecting adults and children alike as we all have a part to play," says Top Energy Chief Executive Russell Shaw. recreational activities such as boating or flying kites," says Mrs Boyd. and even death. and keep an eye out for others too," says Mr Shaw. Over the past two years, Northpower has recorded over 130 incidents Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd agrees the partnership with Top Energy is about preventing people being hurt. "There is no doubt electricity is dangerous which is why we want people to pause and check their surroundings when undertaking farming, forestry or contracting work, DIY activity, and people doing DIY work at home." Phone Top Energy (0800 867 363, 0800 TOP ENERGY) or Northpower (0800 10 40 40) if you have doubts about whether what you are doing it's too close to electricity assets. Our teams can help by locating underground cables and can assist with free safety disconnects in most situations for where damage has been caused by third parties such as vehicles or construction work hitting power poles, pillars and transformers, resulting in power outages. Cyclone Dovi recently showed just how important it is to keep trees clear of powerlines as over "We want to keep our community safe and that's why we are sharing so much information to help educate people in the hope it lessens the risk of people being hurt or killed by electricity. We all need to be mindful General enquiries: 0800 66 78 47 northpower.com Find us on For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40