OREANDA-NEWS. January 9, 2013. In order to ensure a reliable energy supply due to the deteriorating weather conditions the branches of IDGC of Centre — Kostromaenergo, Smolenskenergo, Tverenergo, Yarenergo and Bryanskenergo have been put on high alert.

The operational headquarters of decision makers and experts of IDGC of Centre are in operation around the clock. For the duration of high alert the company has established a special control over the operation of power facilities, enhanced fire safety measures, collaboration with the territorial divisions of MES and executive bodies, enterprises of FGC UES, operating companies of IDGC Holding and other territorial electric grid organizations.

Emergency and repair crews have been on duty around the clock in all Distribution Zones of the branches. Central and regional emergency stocks are equipped at 100 percent. Every Distribution Zone has available backup power supply sources, their performance has been tested.

The Contact Centre of the company has also started working on high alert: the number of operators has been increased who are taking calls around the clock from citizens via the direct phone number at 8800 50 50 115.