20 March 2012

Electricity and gas advice after floods (application/pdf, 29kB)

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People returning to their flood-affected properties should take great care before using any electrical or gas appliances, ESV has warned.

21 January 2012

Warning on air conditioners after spate of fires (application/pdf, 23kB)

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Energy Safe Victoria is urging the community to ensure that air conditioners and evaporative coolers are serviced and properly maintained. The timely reminder comes after a reported spate of fires by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in air conditioning units – with as many as five in the last week.

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Media Releases

Date of Release                                            

Title of Release                                                                                                                    

16 June 2010

Wind Event Warning 16th June 2010

11 January 2010                    

Safety Tips For Today's Extreme Weather

1 December 2009                         

ESV's Concern at Spate of Electrocutions Across Regional Victoria

21 October 2009                   

Flueless Gas Heaters - Changes Explained

30 June 2009                                

Safety advice for households during forecasted strong wind events

14 April 2009                                  

Safety advice during the forecast strong wind events

2 March 2009                            

Safety advice during the forecast strong wind events

26 February 2009                   

Tips for Safe & Efficient Use of Electricity in Tomorrow's Extreme Heat

12 February 2009                  

Take Care When Connecting Generators To Electricity Supplies

10 February 2009                  

Keep Clear of Fallen Powerlines Warning

6 February 2009                            

Tips for Safe & Efficient Use of Electricity in Tomorrow's Extreme Heat

29 January 2009                                                                            

Urgent Energy Safety Messages to Households During Extreme Hot Weather Events

12 December 2008                         

Brivis to Conduct National Rework of Evaporative Coolers

11 December 2008                      

Unsafe Christmas Lights Detected In Melbourne Stores

4 December 2008                      

Safety Authorities Warn: Always Take Care With Barbecues

5 August 2008                              

Brooke Hanson features in electricity safety television commercials

25 June 2008                                                                         

Safety Messages for Households During Storm Events

Storm Facts

Anytime                                                                                    

Warnings for houses without electricity during storm events

Urgent safety advice for gas emergencies

Urgent safety advice for houses experiencing low gas pressures