Hotline of power engineering specialists:
According to the Hydrometcentre of Russia, in the coming days in some regions of Central Russia weather conditions are forecast to deteriorate: rain, thunder, wind up to 25 m/s. According to forecasts, bad weather will affect, in particular, the Kostroma, Tver and Yaroslavl regions, located in the service area of IDGC of Centre. Power engineers have been mobilized and are ready to eliminate consequences of possible technological violations.
In the branches "Kostromaenergo", "Tverenergo" and "Yarenergo" a high availability mode has been introduced. Meetings of crisis management centres have been held under the leadership of enterprise managers, at which a number of organizational decisions have been 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. 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 has also been strengthened and clear information interaction with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, regional and local authorities has been ensured.
Operating staff is in full readiness. If necessary, 1,647 crews consisting of 8,378 people, 3,200 automotive and specialized vehicles, as well as resources of contractors can be involved in the liquidation of technological violations in all branches of IDGC of Centre. Also at their disposal there are more than 400 standby power supply sources with a total installed capacity of about 17 MW, which can be used for temporary supply of energy, primarily to socially important facilities in the regions.
The Contact Centre of IDGC of Centre 24 hours a day receives calls from citizens by the single direct number of power engineers at 8-800-50-50-115 (free of charge).