Meralco expedites restoration of power services
THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has extended assistance to hasten power restoration activities and aid the families severely affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Egay.
The company promptly coordinated with the local government unit of Ilocos Norte and local power distributor Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC).
Meralco also deployed 32 engineers and linecrew to help in power restoration and conduct clearing operations.
The Meralco contingent, which arrived on July 30, brought four pickup trucks which will be used to survey and assess damage; four basket trucks for installation of power lines; and one stake truck and two cranes for the erection of new poles.
The team is also equipped with six generator sets and 12 LED flood lights that will enable them to carry out restoration works safely and seamlessly even during nighttime.
Meralco is continuously coordinating with the local government and other electric cooperatives. There is a 22-man contingent on standby, two basket trucks and three stake trucks ready to be deployed should additional help be deemed necessary.
Beyond aiding in power restoration, the company’s social development arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF), along with the MVP Group of Companies, also mobilized a relief operation to cater to the immediate needs of and provide necessary relief to the affected and displaced residents in the devastated areas.
The Group has so far donated 1,150 relief packs, water filtration devices, hundreds of 6-liter bottles of clean water, 550 health kits and a mWell OnTheGo package, which OMF brought to Ilocos Norte on July 29.
OMF is currently onsite and closely working with the local government unit representatives to ensure efficient distribution of the donations.
