With the festive season underway, Tata Power’s Odisha distribution companies: TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL have stepped up public safety initiatives to ensure that citizens celebrate safely and enjoy uninterrupted power supply. The discoms have assured reliable and high-quality electricity during the festivities, while urging consumers to adopt essential electrical safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure smooth celebrations.
As part of technical efforts, the following actions are being implemented across the network to protect the public and infrastructure:
- Protective fencing around distribution transformers to prevent accidental contact.
- Leakage current detection drives to identify and eliminate risks from overhead lines, poles, and electrical equipment.
- Intensive inspections and preventive maintenance to proactively address potential faults.
- Large-scale de-vegetation near live infrastructure to reduce tripping, fire hazards, and power interruptions, especially crucial during adverse weather conditions.
Consumer engagement has also been intensified, with the discoms running awareness campaigns to promote safe electricity usage. These campaigns focus on the responsible use of decorative lighting and temporary electrical setups, encouraging the use of authorized power connections and professional electrical services to minimize risks.
The discoms have also issued important safety advisories for the public. Citizens are reminded to thoroughly inspect all electrical connections and replace any damaged wires without delay. Proper earthing of all installations should be ensured, and socket overloading or the use of substandard equipment must be strictly avoided. Decorative items should not be placed near overhead lines, and people are urged to maintain a safe distance from poles, transformers, and live wires during idol immersions. Additionally, bursting crackers near electrical infrastructure is strongly discouraged to prevent the risk of fire or electrocution.
For emergencies, consumers can reach their respective discom through the 24×7 toll-free number 1912. Dedicated response teams are stationed across the network to ensure swift action in case of any incidents or disruptions.
These coordinated efforts by Tata Power led Odisha discoms aim to ensure a festive season that is not only joyful and vibrant but also safe and secure for all.
