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CUC sets temporary power service interruptions
As crews continue mounting transformers and reconnecting customers across Saipan, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. is continuing with the next phase of the restoration by addressing portions of Saipan’s power transmission and distribution system less seriously damaged by Typhoon Soudelor.
To maximize resources and accomplish restoration goals as quickly as possible, CUC will conduct a series of temporary power interruptions in the coming weeks to allow linemen safe access to the primary lines for the replacement of essential power distribution materials.
At 8am today, Dec. 1, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to Lower Base, As Mahetog, Sadog Tasi, and Capital Hill to replace eight deteriorated power poles and hardware. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to nine hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
At 8am Thursday, Dec. 3, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to As Teo, Agag, and I-Denni to replace eight deteriorated power poles and hardware. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to nine hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
At 8am Saturday, Dec. 5, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to Kagman and a portion of Papago to replace eight deteriorated power poles and hardware. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to nine hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
The temporary power outages will also impact water service as all wells in the affected areas will be offline. As a result, CUC water customers in the affected areas will experience limited water service until the power is restored.
For more information, visit our website www.cucgov.org or contact the CUC Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282). (CUC)
