HUNDREDS of homes in Central Wagga have been left without power this afternoon as the city battens down the hatches for wild weather.
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Approximately 14,109 households and businesses across the Riverina had their power cut off unexpectedly during strong winds and severe storms on December 1.
As of 4.49pm, 313 households and business were affected in North Wagga, with another 90 affected in Lake Albert and Kooringal.
Seventy-eight households and businesses at The Rock were also affected.
Essential Energy's Riverina Slopes operations manager Shawn Eade said crews had been deployed to fault find on the electricity network and carry out necessary repairs.
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Mr Eade reminded the public to stay at least eight metres away from damaged or fallen powerlines.
"Always treat powerlines as live and remember that anything in contact with them, such as cars, trees or fences, can conduct electricity and pose a danger," Mr Eade said.
"We encourage residents to immediately report fallen powerlines, network damage, fires or trees contacting powerlines to Essential Energy on 13 20 80 or call 000 if the situation is life threatening."
Customers are encouraged to report a power outage on 13 20 80 or visit essentialenergy.com.au/outages for updates.
Catie McLeod
Catie is a reporter at The Daily Advertiser covering health and Wagga City Council. You can contact her on c.mcleod@dailyadvertiser.com.au or 0475 819 651.
Catie is a reporter at The Daily Advertiser covering health and Wagga City Council. You can contact her on c.mcleod@dailyadvertiser.com.au or 0475 819 651.
