Power engineers of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region are put on high alert due to unfavourable weather forecast

According to Roshydromet in the near future in the territories of the Central and Volga federal districts, deterioration of weather conditions is forecasted: downpours, thunderstorms and wind intensification.

Power engineers of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region are fully prepared for emergencies in the electric grid complex: continuous monitoring of the meteorological situation, control of the functioning of equipment and working capacity of power facilities. Operating and repair staff of the branches have been mobilized.

All crews are equipped with necessary tools, gear, overalls, are provided with all-terrain specialized vehicles, prepared for round-the-clock operation in any conditions. Clear information interaction has been established with subdivisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Roshydromet and municipal entities.

The grid companies strongly recommend that citizens in case of worsening weather conditions should not be near power lines - this can be deadly. For all questions residents can contact the numbers of the Contact Centres of the energy companies: 8-800-50-50-115 (IDGC of Centre) and 8-800-100-33-00 (IDGC of Centre and Volga Region).