This Thursday, July 17, at least ten communes of the Metropolitan Region will experience programmed electricity cuts due to maintenance work driven by In it. The company reported that supply interruptions will be extended for several hours, affecting both residences and shops.
The measure, communicated in advance, seeks to improve service and prevent future failures. According to the company’s official site, the courteous They can last up to seven hours, so it is recommended to take the necessary precautions to mitigate any inconvenience.
The affected communes and the schedules
Among the communes that will suffer the interruption of the service are La Florida, Peñalolén, Macul, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Cerrillos, Central Station, the Queen, Independence, Quilicura and Conchalí. The cutting schedules vary, but in all cases they are concentrated between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
In some sectors of Florida and the Queen, the works will be extended for more than six hours. Meanwhile, in communes such as Cerrillos or Quilicura, the suspension of the supply will be somewhat shorter, although equally significant.
Enel also enabled a digital tool on their website where users can enter their address and verify if they will be affected. In addition, they recalled that in case of emergencies or special situations, the attention channels will be available throughout the day.
The courteous programmed are part of a broader plan of modernization of the electricity grid, which seeks to optimize the distribution of energy throughout the region. These improvements, explained from the company, will allow a more efficient response to climatic eventualities or overloads.
From In it They called the neighbors to plan their activities in advance and to disconnect electronic devices as a precautionary measure. They also advised to have flashlights, charged batteries and ensure the proper functioning of autonomous security systems.
