PUTRAJAYA – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has prepared various assets at flood-hit locations to ensure the electricity supply is fully restored.
According to the Energy Commission, the assets provided are 296 mobile power generators, 227 small portable power generators, 289 lorries, 885 four-wheel drive vehicles, 38 boats and 108 floodlights in flood-prone locations.
The commission said these efforts were being carried out to ensure public safety and guarantee continuous power supply at temporary relief centres as well as immediate power restoration in flood-hit areas.
“Looking at these preparations, the commission hopes that measures taken by TNB to tackle the floods can guarantee safety, supply management, dissemination of information and so on for the welfare of the public,” it said in a statement today.
The commission also said that its chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Razib Dawood visited the distribution network operations room in Petaling Jaya yesterday to monitor TNB’s preparations to deal with this year’s floods.
Regarding the incident where three people died of electrocution in Tumpat, Kelantan on Monday, the commission said it took a serious view of the tragedy and will continue to protect the community’s interests, especially in terms of electrical safety, during floods.
“We wish to remind everyone to completely shut down their power supply at home if told to evacuate. If there are any problems regarding the electricity supply, members of the public can contact the TNB careline at 15454,” it said.
The commission also advised the public to comply with the electricity safety tips provided by itself and TNB.
Members of the public who have any concerns or complaints are advised to contact the commission at 03-88708800, via email at [email protected] or visit www.st.gov.my for further information. – Bernama, December 21, 2022
