Power outages and electrical failures are common in Ghana, but they can be stressful and potentially dangerous. Stay calm and follow these steps to ensure your safety.

During a Power Outage:

  1. Check your circuit breaker or fuse box.
  2. Contact your neighbors to see if they’ve lost power too.
  3. Notify ECG (Electricity Company of Ghana) or your district office.
  4. Use rechargeable lanterns or torches instead of candles.
  5. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.

During an Electrical Failure:

  1. Switch off appliances and electronics.
  2. Unplug sensitive devices.
  3. Avoid downed power lines.
  4. Call a licensed electrician immediately.

Safety Precautions:

  1. Never touch downed power lines.
  2. Avoid flooded areas with electrical components.
  3. Keep children and pets away.
  4. Use battery-powered appliances carefully.

Preparation is Key:

  1. Have a rechargeable lantern or torch ready.
  2. Charge your phone and devices.
  3. Keep emergency contact numbers handy (e.g., ECG, Ghana Fire Service).
  4. Consider investing in a backup generator or inverter.

When to Call an Electrician:

  1. Immediate electrical failures.
  2. Persistent power outages.
  3. Sparking or burning smells.
  4. Water damage.

Don’t risk electrical shock or fires. Contact JOPHEG ELECTRICALS for 24/7 emergency electrical repair.

Additionally, consider the following Ghana-specific tips:

Consider using solar-powered chargers or lights.

Use ECG’s mobile app to report outages.

Keep important phone numbers handy (e.g., ECG’s customer service: 0302 611 611).