Meralco Crew Ready For Typhoon Enteng

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has assured its customers that its personnel are ready to respond to electricity service concerns that may arise due to Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi).

Meralco has crews on standby 24/7 to address any potential customer concerns resulting from the tropical storm. I Photo: Judgefloro Wikimedia Commons

Meralco announced that it has mobilized its teams as they monitor Typhoon Enteng as it approaches Metro Manila.

The company stated that it is closely observing the weather situation and has crews on standby 24/7 to address any potential customer concerns resulting from the tropical storm.

“As a 24-hour service company, we are prepared to respond to any issues that may affect our facilities,” Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga said.

Zaldarriaga also advised the public to observe safety measures when using electrical devices and appliances in the event of flooding:

• Ensure that the main electrical power switch or circuit breaker is turned off. Make sure to be dry when coming into contact with any electrical facility.

• Unplug appliances from wall sockets. Turn off permanently connected equipment and unscrew all light bulbs if possible.

  
  

• Remove mud and dirt from service equipment or the main circuit breaker/fuse and its enclosure using rubber gloves and rubber-soled shoes.

• Ensure that all electrical wires, connectors, and other wiring devices are completely dry.

• Once all electrical wires and accessories have dried and are clean, the wiring system and all appliances must be checked by a licensed electrician. Do not turn on flood-damaged electrical appliances.

Zaldarriaga also encouraged the public to keep all communication channels open and ready and to charge mobile phones, laptops, radios, and other communication devices. Customers should tune in to public service radio stations in case of power interruptions.

To report power outages and other concerns, customers may reach Meralco through its official social media pages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco) and Twitter (@meralco).

They may also text their concerns to 0920-9716211 and 0917-5516211 or contact the Meralco Hotline at 16211 and 8631-1111.