danger overhead
Deaths can be prevented if care can be taken around overhead powerlines.
There are many occasions when you need to exercise caution around overhead powerlines. These include:
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Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic cables are becoming a lot more common in our area. They’re used by phone companies, cable companies, and others (including Fiji Electricity) for communications purposes. Like power lines, these cables can be broken or knocked down by storms or accidents. And just like power lines, they can be dangerous. They carry laser-like light beams that can cause severe eye damage if someone looks into the end of the cable. And the cable strands are made of extremely fine threads of glass, which can easily cut through clothing and skin.
Fiber optic cables are usually from 1/4 to 3/4 inch in diameter, with black insulation, and have multi-colored plastic buffer tubes inside, lined with glass threads. If you see a fiber optic cable broken or on the ground, DO NOT TOUCH IT!
For any unusual status of FEA overhead powerline which can cause accidents or harm to the general public, you are requested to report it to the FEA 24-hour service lines on these numbers closest to you:
3313333 - East & Central
8814555 - North
6664555 - West
or send in an online Service Request Form for a Customer Service Rep to assist you.
Call 913 for emergencies ONLY.
