The entity reported the increase in power outages due to the impact on electrical networks in recent days.
During the holiday season in Colombia the use of fireworks increases And this, in addition to affecting the health of people who use gunpowder irresponsibly, can also generate other serious problems such as affecting electrical networks, which is reflected in the suspension of energy service.
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In Colombia, as well as in other Latin American countries, electrical networks are still elevated above the ground, with the use of power poles and wiring that transports it to all populations, this, in addition to being visible to the entire population. citizenship, can have problems due to electrical storms and in the case of the Christmas and New Year festivities, due to the use of gunpowder.
“The elements that are used in burning gunpowder when making contact with the electrical network They can cause short circuits and affect electrical infrastructure such as conductors and transformers.putting the stability of the energy supply and the safety of people at risk,” says Essa through the supplied press release.
Due to the misuse of gunpowder, the entity has reported that so far in the month of December 2024, The quality of the energy service has been affected and in some cases its provision has been suspended. due to the short circuits and other effects that have been generated on the electrical networks.
Safety recommendations
Taking this problem into account, the entity that supplies energy for the department of Santander carried out a series of recommendations so that users who decide to use gunpowder for the festivities do not affect both their health and the correct provision of the energy service..
1. Avoid burning gunpowder near electrical networks.
2. Carry out the burning in a controlled manner and in open areas, away from electrical installations.
3. Do not throw pyrotechnic devices into the energy networks or the company’s infrastructure.
4. If you observe an incident related to gunpowder near the nets, immediately report it to our toll-free line 115.
On the other hand, the entity, as well as the municipal and departmental authorities, the health secretariats and the companies that produce and supply fireworks, They recommend that citizens make responsible use of gunpowder so as not to affect the health of any citizen, mainly taking care of the integrity of boys and girls.who are those who tend to be most affected by the irresponsible use of devices that contain gunpowder.
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