Preparation and Resources for Tropical Storm Erick
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has prepared a comprehensive plan to address potential power supply disruptions in Oaxaca and Guerrero due to Tropical Storm Erick.
- Strategic deployment of resources includes 665 electricians, 154 cranes, 309 vehicles, 51 light towers, 30 emergency plants, and 2 helicopters.
CFE is actively monitoring the weather situation to promptly implement necessary actions should power supply be affected by tropical storms, earthquakes, or any other natural phenomenon.
Understanding Tropical Storm Erick
According to the National Meteorological System’s forecast, Tropical Storm Erick will bring scattered showers with thunderstorms and heavy to locally intense rainfall in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Veracruz.
- Wind speeds of 30 to 50 km/h with gusts up to 70 km/h and waves 2 to 4 meters high along the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
- As of 15:00 hours, the storm was approximately 315 km southwest of Tapachula Power Station, Chiapas, moving northwest at 11 km/h with sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts up to 100 km/h near its center.
CFE’s Proactive Measures
Adhering to the CFE’s Technical Procedures Manual for Disaster Response, the following measures are being taken:
- Continuous monitoring of the weather situation’s evolution.
- Identification of potential impact areas.
- Establishment of Strategic Operation Centers.
- Prioritization of essential services users (hospitals, gas stations, pumping systems, communication antennas, etc.) for prompt attention.
Collaborative Efforts
CFE, in coordination with the National System of Civil Protection, is working alongside the Ministry of Defense, Navy, National Water Commission, Health Secretariat, Civil Protection, state and municipal governments to address the potential contingency effectively.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the CFE’s role in this situation? The CFE is responsible for maintaining and restoring the power supply during natural disasters, ensuring critical infrastructure remains operational.
- What resources has the CFE deployed? The CFE has deployed 665 electricians, 154 cranes, 309 vehicles, 51 light towers, 30 emergency plants, and 2 helicopters.
- What is Tropical Storm Erick’s expected impact? Tropical Storm Erick will bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves along the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
- Who is the CFE collaborating with? The CFE is working in collaboration with various national and regional organizations, including the Ministry of Defense, Navy, Water Commission, Health Secretariat, Civil Protection, and state/municipal governments.
