Press Release
Predicted Date for the Restoration of the Power to TEPCO Power Grid’s Service Area Affected by Power Outages Caused by Typhoon #15 [As of 16:00 on September 12]
Sep 12, 2019
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
We would like to deeply apologize for the great inconvenience that the loss of power resulting from Typhoon #15 has caused on the communities affected.
The following is information on the power outage and the predicted date for the restoration.
1. Power Outage
The number of households without power became 320,000 as of 16:00 on September 12.
2. Predicted Date of the Restoration
We expect that power will be restored to all regions in Chiba City, Yachiyo City, Yotsukaido City and Inzai City, and some areas in Ichihara City by about 18:00 today. The predicted date of the restoration to remaining areas in Ichibara City and some areas in Narita City is finalized and is shown in the attachment. In addition, it is expected that power will be restored to all regions later than September 12.
3. Repair Work
In the areas where power outage continues, we have deployed power supply trucks* based on the request from local governments. In order to restore power as quickly as possible, 11,000 workers including 2,500 support personnel from other electric power companies have performed inspections and made repairs in the field.
*We’ve dispatched power supply trucks preferentially to medical and public facilities including Futtsu City Hall, Tateyama City’s Kagamigaura Clean Center and Araragi Hall in Sanmunomori Exchange Center. 43 trucks are under operation and 101 trucks have been operated in total.
Please do not go near, or touch, any downed or severed power lines whereas such actions are extremely dangerous. If you discover a downed or severed power line, please contact TEPCO immediately at the following number. 0120-995-007 or 03-6375-9803 http://www.tepco.co.jp/pg/user/contact.html
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