NGCP issues safety tips to the public

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) urged the public to always bear in mind the safety tips they are constantly promoting be safe from transmission facilities.

In her radio guesting at 91.1 Sikat FM here on Thursday, NGCP Corporate Regional Communication Officer Fely Francisco said the public must not fly kites near transmission lines or climb transmission structures.  

She advised the public not to build grass fires near or under transmission structures. She added fires may cause power interruption.

Feliciano likewise urged the public not to plant trees near transmission structures. She said any incident of tangled branches must be immediately reported to them.

Carrying long sticks or any object that might reach or come in contact with the power transmission lines must be avoided as well as putting up antennas near or under transmission lines, she added.

She said houses or any structures must not be built under transmission lines. Vehicles must not also be parked near or under power lines.

Feliciano said they are constantly coordinating with Bataan local government units and barangays to promote transmission lines safety. She said they will continuously promote safety tips.    

She assured that NGCP cares about the safety of the public as he urged all to help in maintaining a reliable, safe, and secure transmission system in the country.

Feliciano also announced that NGCP will build a transmission reinforcement project in the province in anticipation of new power generation.  New power plants in the area are expected to operate in the coming years.