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PRESS RELEASE

Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Sunday, September 19,2010
Distribution: All Media

EMO: Update From BELCO

EMO: Update from BELCO - Total customers out as of 4:00pm – approximately 16,000. BELCO has approximately 35,500 customers, so about half the island is without power.

All crews have been stood down for safety reasons until storm force winds abate. Any emergencies will be dealt with by opening circuit breakers from BELCO's Operations Centre.

Circuits Out

Total of 24 mainline circuits across the island.

Branch Lines Out

Numerous across the island.

Single Calls 

Numerous across the island.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department