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The Wimmera's electricity distribution company says residents should have their devices fully charged and cash on hand to be prepared for blackouts.
Powercor's call comes after 191 severe weather warnings were issued across Victoria in the first half of winter 2019 resulting in power outages for communities across Victoria including the Wimmera.
More wild weather is expected this weekend.
Powercor's Head of Network Control and Operations George Aspros said in the event of extreme weather alerts, Horsham customers who lost power would recover better if they had:
- Charged their phones and laptop computers to ensure they can still communicate with friends and family and get information about service updates
- Withdrawn some cash to pay for food or other supplies given that ATMs and EFTPOS can be affected by electricity outages
- Backed up their computer files and records to a storage device or a secure location to assist with business continuity
- Checked that any available alternative energy sources like electricity generators, are fueled and operational
- Make sure barbecue gas cylinders are full for cooking or boiling water.
Mr Aspros said in any conditions, residents needed to be aware and stay well clear of any fallen power lines.
"Report them immediately to Powercor on 13 24 12," he said.
"We ask any customers reliant on electricity to power life support medical equipment to contact us to make sure we can advise them directly about risks to electricity supplies."