Electricity Mishap: Again, PHED warns against activities around power lines
Pix: PHED officials during a visit to a victim of the electricity mishap in Calabar
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has again warned energy consumers and residents in Cross River State against engaging in activities around power lines.
The warning comes in the back drop of an electricity mishap which occurred within the Calabar metropolis.
The PHED in a statement by Olubukola Ilevbare, the Head Corporate Communications advised energy consumers to always abide by the standard codes that guides activities around power lines.
“The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc, PHED, has warned customers in its franchise area to desist from trading. building or residing under the high-tension lines.
“This warning is coming on the heels of the alarming surge in indiscriminate activities observed in the areas marked to be highly unsafe for human and business activities due to radiation, drop or wire snap, humming etc.
“There are standard codes that guide the possibility of any activity under the high-tension lines for the purpose of tolerance and safety advantage in the case of eventualities occasioned by unforeseen circumstances.
“In accordance with the standard safety code for right of way for power lines, the distance observed on each side of 11/33KV is 5.5 Meters, 132KV is 12.5 Meters and 25 Meters for 330KV which should be strictly adhered to”, the statement partly read.
The energy distribution company decried the fact that despite the frequent safety campaigns through various mediums on the dangers associated with trading, building or residing under high tension lines, customers are extremely adamant.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Benson Uwheru has sympathized with the victims of an avoidable electricity mishap in Calabar.
He wished them a speedy recovery and also promised through the management to offset the medical bills of those affected by the mishap.
Last month during a customer sensitization exercise held in Calabar and witnessed by officials of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, customers were sensitized on the dangers of trading under high tension lines.
They were advised at the forum to adhere to the standard safety codes as it is in their best interest to do so.
