Should PLN Have A Flood Alert Team?

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JAKARTA - The State Electricity Company (PLN) was asked to have a flood preparedness team. This was deemed necessary to prevent further accidents due to illegal electricity or short circuits, both in procurement and power outages.

"So that it does not cause an electrical hazard because active contact stops in houses that are submerged in water", said Member of Commission VII DPR RI Mulyanto, Tuesday, February 23.

Apart from these suggestions, Mulyanto also asked the government to extend the electrical stimulus which is scheduled to end in March 2021. At least, the policy will be in effect until the end of 2021 or the end of the pandemic period.

"To ease the burden on society", he said.

Previously, PLN succeeded in restarting electricity for 99 percent of customers affected by flooding in DKI Jakarta and its surroundings.

As of Monday, February 22nd, a total of 492 substations affected by the flood have been lit and more than 145,000 customers have now received PLN's electricity back. Recovery is carried out by previously ensuring safety and security for the community.

Before turning on the electricity, PLN needs to ensure that the substation, network, and customer installations are safe. PLN conducts inspection, cleaning, drying, and checks distribution substations that are affected by the flood.