Power engineers of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region brought into increased readiness in connection with bad weather

5 June, weather conditions deteriorated in Central Russia and the Volga region: a cyclone from the Arctic brought here rain, thunder and strong wind. According to Roshydromet, in the coming days the bad weather can remain.

The cyclone invasion also affected regions of responsibility 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.

In the branches of Smolenskenergo, Tambovenergo, Bryanskenergo, Lipetskenergo, Voronezhenergo, Belgorodenergo, Orelenergo and Kurskenergo of IDGC of Centre and Tulaenergo, Ryazanenergo, Udmutenergo, Nizhnovenergo and Kalugaenergo of IDGC of Centre and Volga Region, due to the deterioration of the weather, a high availability operation mode has been introduced. An information exchange has been set up 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 the necessary tools, adaptations, overalls, provided with off-road specialized vehicles, prepared for round-the-clock operation in any conditions.

If necessary, the high availability operation 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 electric grid infrastructure facilities has also been strengthened and clear information interaction with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, regional and local authorities has been ensured.

To eliminate technological violations in all branches of IDGC of Centre and IDGC of Centre and Volga Region, if necessary, 2,866 crews consisting of more than 14 thousand people, 5,164 automobile and specialized vehicles, as well as resources of contractors can be attracted. 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 the toll-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.