Nghe An Electricity Company has completed the restoration of the province's power supply system before National Day, September 2.

On the morning of August 31, Nghe An Electricity Company completed the restoration of 100% of the power grid system with 148/148 damaged medium voltage lines, 6,440/6,440 transformer stations and restored power to people in the whole province.

Workers from Nghe An Power Company have been working in shifts, 24/7, over the past few days to repair the power grid system after Typhoon No. 5. Photo: Phan Thuy

Urgent repairs needed during the storm.

As soon as Typhoon No. 5 weakened, the leaders of Nghe An Power Company immediately went to the scene to inspect and decisively direct the assessment of damage and the repair and replacement of damaged equipment. Hundreds of officials and employees of Nghe An Power Company were on duty 24/7, undeterred by harsh conditions, rain, wind, mud, etc., striving to restore the power system as quickly as possible.

Military personnel are assisting workers of Nghe An Power Company in restoring the power grid as soon as possible. Photo: Phan Thuy

In localities under the Vinh, Nam Dan, Nghi Loc, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Hung Nguyen, Thanh Chuong... power management teams that suffered heavy damage from typhoon No. 5, Nghe An Power Company closely coordinated with local authorities and functional forces to ensure safe and effective access and handling of incidents.

Mr. Pham Cong Thanh - Director of Nghe An Electricity Company directly went to the scene to inspect and direct the troubleshooting. Photo: Phan Thuy

Power restored to the entire province before National Day September 2

With a sense of urgency, responsibility, and high determination, Nghe An Power Company and emergency response teams from other power companies worked day and night, with the support and assistance of local authorities, the people, and the military. By the morning of August 31st, Nghe An Power Company had completed the restoration of 100% of the power grid system.

All 148/148 damaged medium-voltage power lines have been repaired, equipment replaced, and power restored to all 6,440/6,440 transformer substations, providing electricity to people throughout the province. Top priority has been given to hospitals, health centers, drainage pumping stations, disaster prevention and control agencies, police and military units, rescue forces, and residential areas.

Emergency response teams from Northern Power Companies have been deployed to assist in restoring the power grid in Nghe An province after the storm. Photo: Phan Thuy

These images show workers from Nghe An Power Company overcoming difficulties to fix problems after Typhoon No. 5.

Currently, the leaders of Nghe An Electricity Company have directed their subordinate units to continue to coordinate with groups, villages, and hamlets to review. If there are a few small customers without electricity, they must find out the cause and handle it thoroughly to restore power soon.

Mr. Pham Cong Thanh - Director of Nghe An Electricity Company said: "Electricity officers and employees are racing against time, working day and night to quickly restore power after natural disaster damage. This activity is not only to serve electricity for daily life and production but also to contribute to ensuring security, politics and cultural and social activities on the occasion of the National Day September 2. This is the responsibility, political task and also the sentiment of the Electricity industry towards the people of the province."

A quick meal at the scene by workers of Nghe An Power Company to save time in fixing the problem and restoring electricity to the people as soon as possible. Photo: Phan Thuy

Many areas have had their power restored thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of workers from Nghe An Power Company and supporting forces. Photo: Phan Thuy

Proactively prevent and combat natural disasters, be ready to respond

Faced with the complex weather conditions during the rainy and stormy season, Nghe An Power Company has developed specific plans to prevent and combat natural disasters, and at the same time, organized drills to respond to power grid incidents to improve the capacity to handle situations. The system of spare materials, equipment and shock troops are always ready to deploy when required.

In addition, the company has intensified its efforts to raise awareness and advise people on safe electricity use during the rainy and stormy season, coordinating with local authorities to inspect and clear power line corridors, minimizing the risk of accidents and electrical incidents.

In challenging areas, workers of Nghe An Power Company face many unique difficulties. Photo: Phan Thuy

Immediately after the storm passed, Nghe An Electricity Company urgently fixed the problem and quickly restored power to the people. However, due to the severe impact of the storm, many poles were broken, the company has implemented long-term solutions and temporary solutions (bracing and reinforcing some tilted poles, bamboo and wooden poles for low-voltage lines...) to restore power to the people to stabilize their lives and production.

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Although the power grid in the whole province has been restored 100% but is still patchy, while waiting for long-term solutions to be implemented, Nghe An Electricity Company recommends that people in the whole province strengthen safety measures, absolutely do not climb electric poles, do not impact the ropes, do not tie livestock to electric poles, do not go near broken poles, broken wires, hammocks, do not touch electrical equipment, ropes... to avoid electric shock due to electric leakage.

On the morning of August 31st, basic system repairs were completed, and electricity was restored to 100% of the service area. Photo: Phan Thủy

The comprehensive power restoration efforts of Nghe An Power Company after the storm not only demonstrate the responsibility of the power industry but also serve as a practical way to celebrate National Day on September 2nd. It also proves the proactive, flexible, and ready response to all natural disasters, contributing to ensuring stable living conditions and socio-economic development in the province.

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