The 2023 Hurricane Season is here again and Grenlec continues to remind customers to be prepared to mitigate the effects of potential disasters.

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season began on 1 June and ends 30 November.

According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) there will be a range of 12 to 17 named storms, of which, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes.

To protect your family, your home and business:

  • Create adisaster plan and make sure everyone understands their role.
  • Cleanup your surroundings and secure items that could become airborne projectiles.
  • Trim overhanging trees – if power lines aretoo close, call Grenlec at 237 to request assistance.
  • In your emergency kit, includebatteries, battery and solar powered radios, lights, and chargers.
  • Fully chargeyour mobile phones.
  • Secure your important documentsand emergency kit items in portable waterproof bags.
  • Identifythe shelter/s closest to you.

Grenlec has a disaster plan to help minimise damage, speed recovery and keep customers and team members safe.

This preparation includes maintaining continuous collaboration with NaDMA, the Royal Grenada Police Force as well as other disaster agencies and utilities.  This facilitates effective collaboration and communication in responding to disaster threats and promoting restoration.

Our Company is also connected with other regional utilities through the Caribbean Electric Utilities Services Corporation (CARILEC). Through CARILEC, Grenlec both receives support from and provides assistance to other utilities when the need arises.

As part of the planning, every department in Grenlec is undertaking a series of activities, among them: tree trimming and maintenance to strengthen our system, making sure all our team members know the disaster plan and what they are expected to do, checking backup systems, stocking supplies and sandbags and maintaining a posture of readiness.

During the season, we urge you to keep listening to the official media and follow all advisories given by our disaster preparedness authority and Grenlec.

For more disaster management tips and what to do before, during and after a disaster, visit www.grenlec.com