Energex Brisbane North area manager Chris Graham says the worst-affected areas of South East Queensland may have 'prolonged outages' after strong winds from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred left more than 320,000 homes without power. Social media video by Megan Jacobson for ABC News digital. For the latest Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates, tune into ABC Local Radio or head to the ABC Emergency website: ab.co/ABCemergency | ABC News

Lost power after a storm? Check our Outage Finder for updates on when your power is scheduled to be turned back on. | Energex

If you spot damage to power poles, wires or cross arms report it so we can make it safe. | Energex

❄️ With Qlders busting out their doonas, uggies and heaters, we’re cracking out the winter safety tips to safeguard your place from fires and electric shock. 🔌Check that heaters and electric blankets are in good nick before using – look for frayed cords, cracked casings, or any other damage. 😴 Turn off heaters before going to bed or leaving the house. 🔥 Keep heaters away from walkways and high foot-traffic areas where they can be knocked over, or come into contact with clothing or soft furnis

As our crews work to restore power across the south-east, many home owners are discovering their solar panels were badly damaged in last night's storms. As Emma Ballard explains below, if you do suspect your solar panels are damaged, DO NOT attempt to touch them, as your roof may be live. We will inspect the damage and and determine whether an electrical contractor needs to make repairs. As always, when cleaning up gardens from storm debris, #takecarestaylineaware | Energex

Dear valued customer,Energex has just advised all solar system owners to follow the shutdown procedure for their inverters as a precaution due to potential power disruptions.To safely shut down your solar system, please follow these steps (also found on your inverter under ‘Shutdown Procedure’):Solar Inverter Shutdown Procedure1. Turn off the "Main Switch Inverter Supply" and the "Inverter A.C. Isolator."2. Turn off the "PV Array D.C. Isolator" located next to the input terminals of the inverter

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