PLN Asks People To Do This Amid Extreme CUaca

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PT PLN (Persero) appealed to the entire community to be aware of the potential for flooding or extreme weather.

PLN's Executive Vice President for Corporate Communication & TJSL Gregorius Adi Trianto invites the public to actively report to PLN if they find floods or other potential electrical hazards.

"Now we are entering the rainy season. We urge the public if there are things that are potentially dangerous. For example, trees that approach the network and have the potential to hit the network, please inform our team at PLN, through PLN Mobile or to the nearest PLN service office, so that we can immediately make a message," said Gregorius, quoted Monday, March 25.

Gregorius also appealed that when heavy rains caused flooding, PLN was forced to temporarily stop the electricity.

This is done to prioritize customer safety and avoid damage to the power grid. Customers are also expected to avoid potential electric hazards, including by following the following tips.

He said the first step that must be taken by the community when the rainwater begins to enter the house or when the water leak near the electricity flow is to immediately turn off the electricity through the KWh Meter Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB).

Then remove the electronic equipment from the socket and immediately move it to a safe place and not covered by water.

"Make sure both hands or bodies are dry while carrying out this activity," added Gregorius.

The public is asked to use personal safety equipment such as water anti-water shoes if it rains heavily or floods while doing activities inside and outside the home.

Fourth, anticipate damage and installation leaks by rejuvenating or updating installations in buildings or houses. This can reduce the potential for electrical hazards when it rains in terms of customer installations.

"This step is so that people avoid potential electrical hazards because water is a strong conductor. Let's increase our vigilance, especially when there is heavy rain that has the potential for flooding," concluded Gregorius.

The public can also report incidents of electrical disturbances and potential disruption due to rain through various channels that have been provided, including the PLN Mobile application, PLN 123 Contact Center, or contacting the nearest PLN office.