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According to the EMERCOM of Russia in the Kursk region, the meteorological situation is expected to worsen in the region: thunderstorms, heavy rain, winds with gusts up to 20 m/s.
IDGC of Centre – Kurskenergo division has introduced a high availability mode of operation. The power engineers are taking all necessary measures to effectively resist the bad weather, and to prevent serious disruptions in the operation of the grid complex.
The meeting of the crisis management centre was held under the leadership of Deputy General Director of Kurskenergo Alexander Rudnevsky, at which a number of organizational decisions were made. A special control over the operation of power facilities has been established. An information exchange has been organized with the territorial subdivisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and executive authorities. Operational and repair personnel have been mobilized.
In total, 106 crews, 179 vehicles, including high cross-country capacity, can be brought to work. All the crews are equipped with necessary tools, adaptations, overalls, prepared for round-the-clock work. The power engineers can also use 87 standby power sources with a total capacity of 1,129 kV.
In order to promptly respond to incoming complaints from consumers in Distribution Zones, if the situation worsens, additional employees of marketing departments will be involved.
Kurskenergo reminds residents of the Kursk region about the need to follow the rules of electrical safety - not to approach energy facilities. In case of detection of wire breaks, do not approach them closer than 8 to 10 metres and, without losing time, call the Contact Centre of IDGC of Centre, which, 24 hours a day, receives calls from citizens via the single direct number 8-800-50-50 -115 (the call is toll-free).