Bushfires
Summer in Canberra brings an increased risk of storms and fires. You can help make it a safer summer and reduce the chance of interruptions to the electricity supply by keeping trees and other vegetation clear of powerlines, staying away from electricity lines when cleaning gutters and not using phones during thunderstorms.
Storms and fires can also bring down powerlines and damage other parts of ActewAGL’s electricity network. Always keep well clear of fallen powerlines and anything that is in contact with them.
To report fallen powerlines, emergencies, or damaged infrastructure please call us on 13 10 93.
For more detailed information about bushfires, including how to prepare your home for bushfire season and what to do if a bushfire threatens your home, as well as more information about storms and floods, visit the ACT Emergency Service Agency website.