Rachelle
M. Nessia
CEBU CITY, April 15 (PIA) --- To prevent
unscheduled power interruptions, the National Grid Corporation of the
Philippines (NGCP) is campaigning for the safety of power lines.
Raul Galano, head of
NGCP Visayas Operations, said they are pushing for line safety because power
lines “can harm people, animals, and properties due to high voltage.
The following are
safety tips issued by NGCP for the public, especially for communities situated
around transmission lines and structures:
• Do
not fly kites near transmission lines or climb transmission structures.
• Do not build grass fires near or under transmission structures. Fires may cause power interruptions in your area.
• Do not plant trees near transmission structures. Report any incident of tangled branches to NGCP.
• Do not carry long sticks or any object that might reach or come in contact with the power transmission lines.
• Do not put up antennas near or under transmission lines.
• Do not park your vehicles near or under transmission lines.
• Do not build houses or any structures under transmission lines.
• Do not build grass fires near or under transmission structures. Fires may cause power interruptions in your area.
• Do not plant trees near transmission structures. Report any incident of tangled branches to NGCP.
• Do not carry long sticks or any object that might reach or come in contact with the power transmission lines.
• Do not put up antennas near or under transmission lines.
• Do not park your vehicles near or under transmission lines.
• Do not build houses or any structures under transmission lines.
Galano also stressed
that farmers should avoid kaingin or slash-and-burn farming as it can cause
bush fires and affect transmission lines especially during summertime.
NGCP recently held a
briefing on power system operations for Cebu media as part of its efforts to
disseminate public safety information, anti-pilferage and anti-electrocution
initiatives. (rmn/PIA7-Cebu)