Hotline of power engineering specialists:
On 18-19 December, deterioration of weather conditions is expected in some regions of the Central and Volga Federal Districts: heavy precipitation (rain, snow, sleet), glacial phenomena, wind up to 20 m/s. According to weather forecasters, the bad weather will in some way affect the regions of activity of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region. Power engineers of both companies have been mobilized and are ready to eliminate consequences of possible technological violations.
In regions where deterioration of weather conditions is expected, a high alert mode has been introduced. At present, it is operating in the branches "Bryanskenergo", "Kurskenergo", "Kostromaenergo", "Yarenergo", "Smolenskenergo", "Orelenergo", "Tambovenergo", "Lipetskenergo", of IDGC of Centre, and the branches "Vladimirenergo", "Ryazanenergo", "Tulenergo", "Kalugaenergo", "Ivenergo", "Kirovenergo" of IDGC of Centre and Volga Region. A special control over the operation of power facilities has been established. An information exchange has been organized with territorial subdivisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and executive authorities. Operational and repair personnel have been mobilized. All crews are equipped with necessary tools, adaptations, overalls, provided with off-road specialized vehicles, prepared for round-the-clock operation in any conditions.
If necessary, the high alert mode will be promptly introduced in other branches. At present, in case of weather deterioration, a set of preventive measures is being implemented here. Continuous monitoring of the meteorological situation is being carried out, control over facilities of the electric grid infrastructure has also been strengthened and clear information interaction with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, regional and local authorities has been ensured.
If necessary, 2,817 crews consisting of more than 14,000 people, 5,148 automobile and specialized vehicles, as well as resources of contractors may be involved in the liquidation of technological violations in all branches of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region. Also at their disposal there are about 1,500 stand-by sources of electricity with a total installed capacity of about 49 MW, which can be used for temporary supply of power, primarily to socially important facilities in the regions.
The Contact-Centres of the energy companies receive round-the-clock calls from citizens via the toll-free direct numbers:
IDGC of Centre: 8 800-50-50-115 or short number 13-50 (for fixed telephones), and also by phone +7 915-38-000-38 in Telegram and Viber.
IDGC of Centre and Volga Region: 8-800-100-33-00, and also by phone +7 (920) 05-05-777 in Telegram and Viber.
