Most communities in central and southern Negros Occidental have regained electricity, but crews continue working on isolated and storm-damaged lines following Typhoon Tino.
As of 12 noon on Thursday, November 6, the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) restored power to 80 percent of its substations and 75 percent of its feeders, as crews continue addressing outages caused by the typhoon.
NOCECO energized additional feeders and now targets isolated and heavily damaged areas that remain without electricity.
The cooperative reported that crews are still monitoring and repairing the La Castellana and La Carlota substations and feeders, while the Hinigaran feeder under the Binalbagan substation remains offline due to damaged poles.
Meanwhile, all other localities under NOCECO’s coverage—from central to southern Negros—have been re-energized.
The cooperative plans to start repairs as soon as “conditions allow”, prioritizing areas based on accessibility and the severity of the damage.
NOCECO also encourages residents to report ongoing power interruptions, which crews use to locate and prioritize areas needing immediate attention.
“We understand the challenges of being without electricity and ask for patience as our crews work around the clock to safely restore power,” the cooperative said in a statement.*
Reymund Titong is a Filipino journalist steadily building his voice in the field of news reporting, driven by a commitment to tell meaningful and relevant stories.
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