Power Restoration Progress in Each State
- Puebla: 98.56% of users have power restored, with 381 users still pending.
- Hidalgo: 95.41% of users have power restored, with 3,001 users still pending.
- Veracruz: 100% of users have power restored.
- San Luis Potosí: 100% of users have power restored.
- Querétaro: 100% of users have power restored.
Rapid Response to Flooding in the Region
Following initial power outages caused by heavy rains in the region, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), led by Director Emilia Esther Calleja Alor, quickly deployed personnel to begin restoration efforts. In just five days, 16 critical structures were built to mitigate the Río Vizcaíno’s flooding, a task that would normally take two weeks.
Resources Deployed for Power Restoration
- 968 electricians
- 98 articulated cranes
- 279 pickup trucks
- 105 emergency plants
- 5 drones
- 5 helicopters
- 4 quad bikes for Hidalgo’s challenging road access
- 8 excavators for Hidalgo’s challenging road access
CFE Telecom’s Contributions to Communication Restoration
CFE Telecom has been instrumental in restoring communication services. They have:
- Deployed 10 teams and 7 electric generators, recovering 120 cell towers (62% progress).
- Established 419 free internet access points (42% progress).
Recently, CFE Telecom provided internet access in two ISSSTE clinics in Álamo, Veracruz. They have distributed 2,569 free CFE phone and internet chips with voice and data services included in the affected area.
Collaborative Efforts for Contingency Management
The CFE, in coordination with the National System of Civil Protection, is working alongside the Secretariats of Defense and Navy, the National Water Commission, Health and Civil Protection, state and municipal governments to manage the ongoing contingency.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is CFE? The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is Mexico’s state-owned electric utility company responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity.
- Why is CFE relevant in this situation? CFE is crucial as it is responsible for restoring power and communication services following the heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the affected regions.
- How does CFE’s work impact others? By quickly restoring power and communication services, CFE ensures that daily life, businesses, and essential services can continue with minimal disruption.
