Weather
High winds are causing havoc across Southland, with flying trampolines, loose building materials, and power outages being reported since Thursday evening. There have also been reports of damage to the Southland District Council building on Forth Street.
PowerNet chief operating officer, Justin Peterson, confirmed that some residents’ power supplies had been affected by the high winds.
At this stage, we are doing all we can to restore our affected customers. PowerNet staff are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore the electricity supply to those affected,” Mr. Peterson said.
“We thank the people on the networks for their patience during this busy time and will update on the situation as it develops.”
What you can do to protect your property in high winds:
- Secure outdoor items – trampolines, barbecues, outdoor dining furniture, basketball hoops, and rubbish bins.
- Examine trees and shrubs – call emergency services if a tree poses a danger.
- Take care on the roads – high winds can create hazardous driving conditions.