Although Hurricane Beryl remains far from Cuba, the first electrical outages have already been reported in the province of Granma. The local electric company informed that they are addressing service complaints in the city of Manzanillo.
Photos shared by CMKX Radio Bayamo show a fallen pole in front of several houses, detached power lines, and numerous branches on the ground. "During the passage of natural phenomena like Hurricane Beryl, parts of the electrical grid are always affected because most of the lines are overhead and suffer damage from strong winds and heavy rains," the entity reminded.
Authorities are advising customers not to touch fallen cables, cross areas with high water levels as there may be energized wires, or attempt to restore service themselves after the meteorological event. "You should report service disruptions, especially when they pose a danger, to the following numbers: 188 88, 23 41 10 80, or 23 41 10 78," they specified.
Impact of Hurricane Beryl on Granma's Electric Grid
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the electrical infrastructure in Granma.
How significant are the electrical outages in Granma?
The outages have been significant enough to prompt the local electric company to address multiple service complaints and warn residents about the dangers of fallen cables and high water levels.
What precautions should residents take during the hurricane?
Residents should avoid touching fallen power lines, crossing areas with high water levels due to the risk of energized cables, and attempting to restore power themselves. Instead, they should report any dangerous disruptions to the provided emergency numbers.