PLN Asks People To Do This If Nature Is Flooded

JAKARTA - The extreme weather that hit a number of areas in Indonesia, according to BMKG estimates, will still last until February 28.

PT PLN (Persero) appealed to the public to increase vigilance, especially the installation of household electricity during heavy rains accompanied by wind and floods.

PLN's Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications and TJSL, Gregorius Adi Trianto, appealed to the public to follow safe and comfortable tips on using electricity during extreme weather.

First, immediately turn off the electricity through the KWh Meter Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), if water starts to flood the house or there is a water leak approaching the electricity. Because water is a power planter," Gregorius told the media, Saturday, February 25.

Second, remove the electrical equipment from the socket. Then, move the electronic equipment to a safe place and cannot be reached by water.

Third, if you look at the potential for disruption or threat of safety from the electricity grid due to potential flooding or other extreme weather impacts, so that the public can report and request a temporary cessation of electricity supply.

"In order to maintain customer safety, PLN was forced to temporarily stop electricity during flooding, to prevent the danger of electric shocks and wider potential electrical disturbances, the public could report through the various facilities we provide, including the PLN Mobile application, PLN 123 Contact Center or contact the nearest PLN office," said Gregorius.

Then, after the flood recedes, PLN will revive the electricity with the approval of representatives of the residents' management. Previously, PLN would ensure that all electricity networks in residents' houses were dry and ready to be electrified.

"As an anticipatory step, we also appeal to people who have trees near the PLN network to give up being cut or cut down so as to minimize the potential for electrical disturbances during extreme weather," he concluded.

PLN's President Director, Darmawan Prasodjo, said that in terms of electricity security, he had also instructed all his staff to be fully alert to assist the community in securing electricity networks.

"Following up on BMKG predictions regarding the increase in extreme weather, all PLN units are on standby to secure the electricity system, both generation, transmission, distribution, and even to the customer side," said Darmawan.