Eskom is currently implementing Stage load shedding 2 load shedding from 16:00 until further notice.
The power utility announced that rolling blackouts will be sispended between 05:00 – 16:00.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING
In line with Eskom’s latest announcement, the City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule for Thursday, 14 December 2023.
STAGE 2
00h00-02h30Â 16, 4
02h00-04h30Â 1, 5
04h00-05h30Â 2, 6
05h00 to 16h00 (Suspended)
STAGE 2
16h00-18h30Â Â 8, 12
18h00-20h30Â Â 9, 13
20h00-22h30Â 10, 14
22h00-00h30Â 11, 15
SIX TIPS TO MITIGATE AGAINST RISKS CAUSED BY ROLLING BLACKOUTS:
- Make use of surge protection:Â Electric surges are one of the biggest causes of damage to equipment during a power outage. Installing a surge protection device can help minimise some damage in unforeseen situations. Have a surge protection device fitted to your electrical distribution board or at the power outlet to the electronic device.
- Ensure that your alarm system is working and the backup battery is fully functional to provide power to the system in the event of load shedding.
- Spare torch or headlamp:Â Keep a torch in your car if you arrive home at night during a power outage. Most smartphones have built-in torch or torch apps, which come in handy during unexpected power outages.
- Emergency contact information:Â Save emergency contact information on your phone, but also keep a paper copy safe and accessible. This should include contacts for emergency services such as the fire department, police, and/or medical services. Also include the contact information of friends and/or family along with insurance information.Â
- Charge your cell phone, laptop, and tablet: Ensure your cellphone, laptop, and tablet devices are fully charged ahead of scheduled blackouts. Be sure to charge them again as soon as possible after the power returns. It’s also a good idea to have an emergency phone charger (like a power bank) close by. This comes in handy during extended power outages.Â
- Gas for cooking and lighting: Get a small LP gas bottle and lamp. It gives good quality lighting for a large area and can also be used for cooking and boiling water. It’s a good idea to keep hot water in a thermal flask so that you can make hot drinks. Also, consider preparing meals beforehand if you know when there’s going to be a scheduled blackout.
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