19.04.2017

Due to deterioration of weather conditions in the territory of the Voronezh region, strong snowfall and gusts of wind up to 18 m/s from the evening of 18 April in the region there are local technological violations observed on power lines caused by the fall of trees and twigs, snow accumulation and formation of ice on wires and, as a consequence, their crossing and breakage.

IDGC of Centre - Voronezhenergo division reacted promptly to the situation. The branch introduced a special operating mode, a meeting of the crisis management centre was held under the leadership of Vyacheslav Antonov, Acting Deputy General Director of IDGC of Centre - Voronezhenergo division director. Voronezhenergo's repair crews have been promptly eliminating technological violations from the very beginning of the storm, paying special attention to the primary restoration of energy supply for socially important facilities: kindergartens, schools, medical institutions.

As of 10:00 a.m. on 19 April, the power engineers are working to eliminate technological disruptions on lines in Novousmansky, Ramonsky, Semiluksky, Nizhnedevitsky, Kamensky, Pavlovsky and Ertilsky districts of the Voronezh region, as well as in some areas adjacent to them. The restoration of electricity supply involves 19 crews of Voronezhenergo (over 50 people and 26 specialized vehicles). Work on all sections of damaged power lines will be conducted until the complete restoration of energy supply to consumers.

To ensure the stable operation of the energy complex in the period of unfavourable weather conditions, IDGC of Centre - Voronezhenergo division provides readiness of emergency crews, equipment and inventory, ongoing interaction with hydrometeorological services, communication with units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The power engineers control the situation and are ready to react quickly to possible violations in the operation of power grid facilities, all necessary measures are taken to ensure reliable equipment operation and uninterrupted power transmission to consumers.

Voronezhenergo has also established a temporary information centre. Consumers can get all necessary information on the restoration of electricity supply by calling the free 24-hour direct line of power engineers at 8 800-50-50-115 or the short number at 13-50 (for fixed telephones)

IDGC of Centre JSC published this content on 19 April 2017 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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