2023-10-27 16:41:49
«Blowing off roofs, falling trees and light poles«. The Undersecretary of Civil Protection of Bariloche, Patricia Díaz, reported multiple inconveniences due to the strong gusts of wind in the city that reached 80 kilometers per hour.
The official did not specify a specific area. «There are problems everywhere, especially in the south and the west. There are a large number of calls; In fact, I have three people answering calls“, said.
The firefighters from the Central Headquarters also attended to several complaints that were referred to the Undersecretariat of Civil Protection. From the fall of a tree on top of a car at kilometer 5 to the fall of a light pole on Esandi Street and in the 120 Homes neighborhood.
Due to the weather alert, National Parks announced the closure of all trails for this Friday and during the weekend.
The Bariloche Electricity Cooperative (CEB) reported that, as a result of the wind and rain storm that affects the region, reinforced the complaints and telephone service area and multiplied the number of crews working in the neighborhoods.
They indicated that the gusts of wind «generated various inconveniences in the electrical lines due to the blasting of sheets, damage to transformers and falls of branches, trees and poles.«. The affected sectors were the southern area, from the Quimey Hue neighborhood to the 645 Homes, which included El Frutillar, Nahuel Hue, Dos Valles, Pilar and Valle Azul, among others. In the eastern area, the Altos del Este and Quimey Ruca neighborhoods were affected.
«Whenever strong winds, rain or heavy snowfall occur, power lines can be affected. If downed cables are detected you don’t have to touch them or get close. Simply contact the CEB to give the notice,” they warned from the institution.
If any type of oscillation in voltage is detected, it is recommended to disconnect the devices sensitive to voltage variations and notify them.
In the event of a lack of electricity supply, you must call (294) 452-6100 or via WhatsApp with the Virtual Assistant +54 9294-4253751.
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