Israel Electric Corporation Prepares for Severe Weather, Potential Power Outages
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
The Israel Electric Corporation is increasing its field teams and bolstering customer service channels ahead of anticipated severe weather and potential power disruptions this weekend. The public is advised to prepare backup power for medical devices and report any safety hazards. The forecast includes rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and below-average temperatures across the country, with a risk of localized flooding and flash floods.
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- Israel Electric Corporation is preparing for severe weather and potential power outages this weekend.
- Field teams are being mobilized and customer service channels, including WhatsApp, are being reinforced.
- The public is urged to report safety hazards and prepare backup power for medical devices.
- The forecast includes rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and below-average temperatures nationwide.
- Localized flooding and flash floods are possible in coastal areas and desert wadis.
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) is mobilizing its field teams across the country in anticipation of severe weather expected over the weekend. The forecast predicts rainy and stormy conditions in various parts of Israel.
To manage potential issues, the IEC has reinforced its service center at 103 and is also promoting its digital service channels, including WhatsApp at 055-7000103, its website, and mobile application. Despite these preparations, the company warns that the weather could still cause malfunctions and disruptions to the electricity supply.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any safety hazards. In the event of a downed power line, individuals should stay clear of the area and immediately report it to the IEC through their website, WhatsApp, the 103 hotline, or their Facebook page.
For individuals relying on life-support equipment, the IEC recommends preparing backup batteries and seeking medical assistance if a prolonged power outage occurs. Continuous updates will be provided on the IEC's website.
The stormy weather is expected to begin overnight, with intermittent rain and isolated thunderstorms forecast for Friday in northern and central Israel, and some local rain in the northern Negev. Coastal areas may experience localized flooding, and strong winds are expected. Temperatures will drop below seasonal averages.
On Saturday, intermittent rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue in the north and center, with potential for localized flooding along the coast. Localized rain is also anticipated in the northern Negev in the afternoon, with a possibility of flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea wadis. Strong westerly winds will persist, and temperatures will drop further, making it colder than usual for this time of year.
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