We have a comprehensive range of measures to prepare the network and our employees for the storm and cyclone season.
Typically we:
- Step up our vegetation management program in winter and spring to ensure trees are kept away from powerlines.
- Significantly increase our inventories of poles, cross arms, powerlines, and other hardware - essential to the supply of electricity.
- Undertake regular Natural Hazard planning (PDF 1.0 mb) to prepare our network in major centres for the storm season. Substations are checked and key transmission and distribution lines are inspected.
- Update, test and revise Regional Emergency Management plans.
- Train, prepare and test our employees to respond safely and effectively to emergency situations.