DTEK Donetsk Grids restored electricity to more than 27,000 families, affected by bad weather

Thermal power generation12 August 2023

Shower rain and wind raged in the Donetsk region yesterday, causing a number of power outages. As of 9:00 a.m., DTEK Donetsk Grids specialists managed to restore power to 42 settlements, thus restoring electricity to more than 27,000 homes. Energy workers continue to work on restoring power to another 3,600 families in 6 settlements, affected by bad weather, and put maximum effort to restore electricity to every home as soon as possible.

DTEK Donetsk Grids restored electricity to more than 27,000 families, affected by bad weather

By morning, DTEK Donetsk Grids emergency and repair crews have restored power to 42 settlements in the Donetsk region, completely de-energized due to bad weather, thus restoring electricity to homes of 27,200 families.

Energy workers worked at night as well and they continue restoration of the region’s grids in another 6 settlements for 3,600 families. 33 crews of the energy company are currently engaged in restoration activities in the Donetsk region.

Let us remind that hostilities are ongoing in the region, and specialists of the energy company continue to restore equipment and lines, damaged by shelling.

Due to possible damage of grids by shelling and bad weather, we ask residents of the region to be careful:

do not approach broken wire closer than 8-12 meters and never touch it;
do not stay near power lines during strong wind;  
If you see wires that fell to the ground, ruptured or sagging wires, open doors and hatches of electrical installations, as well as damaged poles, please, inform us via the company’s call center +38 (093/096/099) 450 0 473, or via private messages on our Facebook page;

If you have a power outage, please inform DTEK Donetsk Grids.

To contact the company, please use official information channels only. DTEK Donetsk Grids specialists are ready to process your applications and answer all questions via remote service channels: DTEK Donetsk Grids website, company’s Facebook page. You can also contact the call center: +38 (093/096/099) 450 0 473, though it may take more time due to a large number of calls.

Energy workers are working 24/7 and doing everything possible to provide electricity to every home. Only together and with joint efforts will we be able to endure and overcome these dark times!