Christie Administration Issues Generator Safety Advisory Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
State Fire Officials Warn of Electrocution Risk from “Backfeeding” of Power Lines
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III today issued a warning to residents regarding the potential dangers of portable generators and “backfeeding” during power outages. An increase in the use of generators is expected with the arrival of Hurricane Sandy in the coming days, raising the importance of educating New Jerseyans on their proper and safe use.
Portable generators, widely used when power lines are down, can prove fatal to homeowners, utility workers and even your neighbors when used improperly. A generator connected to a home’s wiring or plugged into a regular household outlet can cause ‘backfeeding’ along power lines and electrocute anyone who comes in contact with them – even if the line seems dead.
Posted: October 26th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Chris Christie, Hurricane Sandy, Press Release | Tags: Backfeeding, DCA, Department of Community Affairs, Electrocution Risk, Frankenstorm, Generator Safety, Generator Safety Alert, Hurricane Sandy, Richard Constable | 7 Comments »