THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL), in a press statement on Wednesday, said as result of the storm on the Upper Corentyne on July 6, 2014 the power company sustained major damage to its primary and secondary networks.GPL added that consumers in the affected areas experienced outages of varying durations, while emergency crews effected repairs to the network.

The power company noted that with assistance from additional personnel mobilised from out of the area, the faults were rectified so that power was restored to the last area by 21:00 hrs on July 8.

GPL said while the major effect of the stormy weather was the uprooting/breaking of both primary and secondary poles, the network was also affected by roof sheets, and in one case at Tain, a section of a roof, being blown onto the lines and causing damage.

The release stated that 19 primary poles were uprooted, while numerous leaning and three fallen secondary poles were among the damage sustained. Major damage occurred in the Black Bush Community where 10 primary poles had to be replanted and reinforced. Restoration of power to this area began at 02:30hrs and was completed by 10:30hrs on July 8.

Crews are currently engaged in mopping up operations and addressing isolated cases where individual consumers may have had service interruption caused by the high winds.

The public is hereby advised to report emergencies to the following numbers: Demerara- 226-4015/6, Berbice 333-2186 and Essequibo 777-5015.