1. Given that flash floods have submerged local mini substations in areas such as Tembisa and Mamelodi, what safety protocols have been implemented to prevent electrocution in flooded informal settlements before power is restored; 2. whethe

Flood safety measures for submerged mini-substations (isolation, de-energisation, restricted access, cordons, public warnings)

When mini-substations are submerged in water due to floods, Eskom will isolate and de-energise the affected infrastructure, restrict access, conduct risk assessments before work starts, cordon off hazardous areas, and issue ongoing public communication advising customers to treat all electrical infrastructure as live.

Who it is for

communities and customers in areas where mini-substations become submerged due to floods

How to act on it

No application is described; the document describes actions that Eskom and technical teams will implement and public communication that will be issued.