Hotline of power engineering specialists:
30 May, in some regions of Central Russia and the Volga region weather conditions deteriorated: strong winds, rains and thunderstorms came here. Natural anomalies also affected regions of the service area of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region. At the moment, both companies are working in the mode of ultimate mobilization and are ready to eliminate consequences of possible technological violations.
IDGC of Centre and Volga Region - "Ivenergo", due to the deterioration of the weather, a special mode of work has been introduced, involving full mobilization of forces and means. Also, in the branches of IDGC of Centre and Volga Region - "Nizhnovenergo" and "Kirovenergo", where bad weather is only forecasted, there is a high availability mode. 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. First responding and repair personnel have been mobilized. All crews are equipped with necessary tools, adaptations, overalls, are provided with off-road specialized vehicles, are prepared for round-the-clock operation in any conditions.
If necessary, the high availability 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 is also strengthened and clear information interaction with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, regional and local authorities has been ensured. If necessary, 2,866 crews consisting of more than 14 thousand people, 5,164 automobile and specialized vehicles, as well as resources of contract organizations can be involved in the liquidation of technological violations in all branches of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region. They also have about 1,500 standby power supply sources with a total installed capacity of about 55 MW, which can be used for temporary supply of power, primarily to socially important facilities in the regions. Contact centres of the energy companies receive round-the-clock calls from citizens via free direct numbers: IDGC of Centre: 8 800-50-50-115 or short number 13-50 (for fixed telephones), or by phone +7 915-38-000-38 in Viber. IDGC of Centre and Volga Region: 8-800-100-33-00, and also by phone +7 (920) 05-05-777 in WhatsApp and Viber.
