Nghe An: Storm No. 5 causes problems at 32 power lines and 2,400 transformer stations

Quy Hop Electricity checks transformer stations before storm No. 5.

Currently,Nghe An Electricity Companyis organizing working groups to go directly to the unit to urgently direct the timely handling plan to fix the power grid problem, and soon restore power to customers. As of 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2020, Nghe An Electricity Company has fixed 1,275transformer failure, restoring power to 114,549 customers. There are still 1,125 transformer stations equivalent to 101,072 customers without power. Nghe An Electricity Company is continuing to handle and fix the problem to restore power as soon as possible.

Mr. Le Quang Thanh - Deputy Director of Nghe An Power Company said: "Implementing the direction of the Northern Power Corporation, on September 16, 2020, the Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Committee (PCTT&TKCN) of Nghe An Power Company held a meeting to prepare for storm No. 5, assigning specific tasks to affiliated units to arrange human resources and materials to be on duty 24/7 to promptly detect and handle power grid incidents; Disseminate to all employees to fully implement safety measures when working in stormy conditions; Conduct inspections and reinforce key locations at risk of incidents and landslides causing unsafety during management and operation.

At the same time, the organization implements the "4 on-site" motto, directs PCTT&TKCN, quickly resolves incidents, and promptly supplies electricity to customers after natural disasters. Closely coordinates with local authorities using loudspeakers of wards and communes to propagate and advise people not to use wires or stakes to tie houses, structures, boats to electric poles and power stations, or to violate the distance from power lines, causing unsafety for people and livestock, causing power grid incidents; electric poles behind the meter should not be left with broken wires submerged in water during rains and floods...".

Handling broken porcelain column number 12.17 of line 478E15.8 in Cua Lo town.

Previously, to limit incidents caused by storms, Nghe An Electricity Company coordinated with local authorities in the districts to clear the power grid corridor, minimizing the occurrence of trees falling on power lines causing power outages. At the same time, coordinated with local authorities to step up propaganda to ensure electrical safety among the people.