IDGC of Centre’s power engineers warn residents of the Central Federal District on compliance with safety rules during bad weather

Today, abundant icy rain caused power failures in certain regions of the Central Federal District. In connection with this the power company reminds residents of the safety precautions one more time.

After passing atmospheric fronts fallen under the pressure of strong wind trees may damage wires of overhead power lines. To avoid high voltage, it must be remembered that it is extremely dangerous to approach trees lying on wires (as they may be under voltage), sagging or broken wires closer than 8 metres. If you happen to be at a shorter distance, move away from the wire without taking the foot off the ground.

If you notice a broken wire, please, keep the fault location safe in a radius of 8 - 10 metres and report the incident by the around-the-clock straight phone line of power engineers at 8-800-505-01-15.

Please, remember the rules of behaviour at power failure:

1. Do not attempt to repair the electrical network. It can be life-threatening!
2. Do not enter fenced premises of power facilities, do not penetrate indoors.
3. Do not make a temporary electrical wiring.
4. Do not use electric generators indoors. Such devices are a fire hazard and make carbon dioxide!
5. In the room turn off all electrical appliances.
6. Turn off all the lights but one light bulb. It is necessary for you to know if the electricity supply is suddenly restored.
7. If the interruption was at night, look out of the window and check if your entire neighbourhood or just your house is off.
8. If the entire city is off, check the pressure at the tap with cold water and make water supply reserve.
9. After power is restored, do not rush to turn on electrical appliances. Make sure the light is not "blinking" or "floating", wait 10 minutes.
10. Recharge all devices with built-in batteries and used by you during the power outage.