Guide to survive load shedding in 2015
Tips from Eskom spokesperson Andrew Etzinger on how to survive this load shedding season.
1. Identify who is supplying you with electricity
Are you an Eskom customer or your local municipality’s customer?
2. Get a copy of the load shedding schedule in advance - don't leave it to the last minute!
If you leave it to the last minute, call centres become over loaded and you may struggle a bit to get through to an operator who can tell you whether it is load shedding or a local network problem within your local area.
3. Always be prepared with your backups
Small things like having a spare lock and chain to secure your main gates if you don't have a battery backup when the power is out will put your mind at ease.
4. Get to know your neighbours
Find out who within the community is up-to-date with the relevant information and how you can stay in the loop with the channels they use (Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, ect).