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Press, 7 December 1988, Page 13

BBlLs - Power cuts likely on Wednesday Due to industrial action by the Public Service Association, Electricorp may have .- <*S; ?.'■’*•« the supply of power to the South Island. This would cause severe disruption on Wednesday (December - leading to widespread power ; Your local power supply authority regrets the situation, but has no option. They will have '1 B only a limited amount of power and will be conserving it for essential services. Please take note of the following information: Power cuts ■•. -?'’Sa Where possible, essential services will be maintained, along with power to the inner-city and some urban areas (including all rural areas). All other parts of Christchurch and surrounding areas will be affected by total power If the industrial action is not resolved and Electricorp restricts supply, power cuts will be between approximately Bam - 4pm on Wednesday (and may begin earlier), on a two-hourly basis to areas of the city. This means outside of city, most will have their power cut twice (hopefully for not more than two hours each period) during the day. B What to do - Make you have a - Listen to your local radio station for details - they will tell you what time cuts your - Keep your fridge and freezer doors closed as much as possible. “ Restrict your use of hot water. m - Conserve electricity as much as possible: cuts to water heating may also be necessary at other times. " Avoid using lifts. f$ " - Leave on one light, so you can tell when power is restored. >' - -‘'; ■;-/ r y-'- ; :: »"?. X*-'"- ’X? 7 IV-’-BL - During power cuts, please use your phone only in emergencies. * • ( . ■ ’ ' "’I ‘ 0 ' ’ ♦ .' Industrial users If you have a stand-by generator, make sure it has adequate fuel. You will need enough fuel to cover at least two hours a time and ensure you top it up between cuts. If you are on ripple control load, it may be necessary to operate these channels ‘ or exten ded periods. Minimise overall usage. Irrigation users Please try to use your between 7am and spm on Wednesday December 7. This advertisement to provide you with advance of the likely cuts. Your authority regrets having to take such action and will much as P ossi^e - Should the industrial dispute with Electricorp be resolved before Wednesday, no disruption to supply Listen to your local commercial radio for further information. S?B Municipal Electricity Department ’’7?? ? f B Central Canterbury Electric Power Board Electric" Power I Board ' '*' J >/X- ; *.. *‘f-/<(<S7'7 2*7 ’7? L ?B Riccarton Electricity Supply !s<jj7| Riccarron Electricity Supply port huis Energy /%/*\ PORT HILLS I B *'