Do not approach fallen power lines as they may still be live. \ Clive Wasson
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Safety is of paramount importance during a storm.
Farmers should try to take extra care during and after the storm and be careful clearing tree branches or sheds that have been damaged by the storm.
The following advice can help to minimise damage:
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1. Turn off all electrical power and water in sheds (not fences).
2. Store light items indoors and tidy the farmyard.
3. All gates should be fastened using bolts or chains. Never use twine to secure a gate.
4. Ensure all pen dividers and feed barriers in animal housing are properly secured using steel fixings.
5. Ensure all gutters on buildings are secure and clean.
6. Ensure all roof sheets are secure. When working at heights, always hire in suitable lifting equipment – never work off a ladder.
7. Move machinery into sheltered areas.
8. Make arrangements for an alternative power generator that may be needed for milking or water pumping.
9. Charge mobile phones and keep a battery-operated radio to hand in case landline phones are disconnected.
10. Farmers are advised not to undertake repairs during the storm, as it is likely to lead to a serious accident.
Also, do not approach fallen power lines as they may still be live – contact ESB Networks before approaching any fallen power lines. Contact ESB Networks here.
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Safety is of paramount importance during a storm.
Farmers should try to take extra care during and after the storm and be careful clearing tree branches or sheds that have been damaged by the storm.
The following advice can help to minimise damage:
1. Turn off all electrical power and water in sheds (not fences).
2. Store light items indoors and tidy the farmyard.
3. All gates should be fastened using bolts or chains. Never use twine to secure a gate.
4. Ensure all pen dividers and feed barriers in animal housing are properly secured using steel fixings.
5. Ensure all gutters on buildings are secure and clean.
6. Ensure all roof sheets are secure. When working at heights, always hire in suitable lifting equipment – never work off a ladder.
7. Move machinery into sheltered areas.
8. Make arrangements for an alternative power generator that may be needed for milking or water pumping.
9. Charge mobile phones and keep a battery-operated radio to hand in case landline phones are disconnected.
10. Farmers are advised not to undertake repairs during the storm, as it is likely to lead to a serious accident.
Also, do not approach fallen power lines as they may still be live – contact ESB Networks before approaching any fallen power lines. Contact ESB Networks here.
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