Elimination of bad weather consequences: DTEK energy workers restored electricity to 13,000 families in the Dnipropetrovsk region

The works are complicated by icing of power lines and large number of poles that collapsed together with the lines. In order to repair the grids, first it is required to melt ice to free equipment of it. New emergencies, caused by falling of frozen tree branches on the lines, are added to the already detected ones. 

Yesterday, DTEK Dnipro Girds specialists managed to restore operation of 27 power lines and 282 transformer substations. Electricity has been restored to homes of more than 13,000 families in Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol and other districts affected by bad weather. During the four days of work to eliminate consequences of bad weather, power has been restored to a total of almost 74,000 homes. 

Emergency crews are working in the high alert mode to restore electricity to every home. Contracting organizations have been engaged to facilitate the works. 

As of the morning of January 12, nearly 6,000 homes in 80 settlements remain without electricity. Restoration activities are ongoing and will be conducted 24/7 until electricity is restored to all customers. 

Reminder: adverse weather conditions may cause falling of trees and broken wires. Please be careful, follow safety rules and do not approach the broken power lines. 

In case of a power outage, please inform us about it in any convenient way: 

• Viber and Telegram chatbots; 
• DTEK Dnipro Grids website;
• contact center +38 (056/066/067/063) 790-99-00, 0-800-301-497; 
• Facebook page; 

We are working 24/7 to ensure reliable power supply of houses and enterprises.