MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Electric Company on Sunday said that its personnel are on alert for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Aghon .
State weather bureau PAGASA in its 2 p.m. weather bulleting said that Aghon maintained its strength and is now over Mauban, Quezon. Meanwhile, to mitigate the impact of the weather disturbance, Meralco said that it has issued advisories on appropriate precautionary measures and advised billboard owners of potential strong winds that could impact electrical facilities.
The company also gave the public safety tips on using electrical devices and appliances in case of flooding. Remove mud and dirt from service equipment or the main circuit breaker/fuse and its enclosure using rubber gloves and rubber-soled shoes.When all electrical wires and accessories are dried and clean, ask a licensed electrician to check the wiring system. Do not turn on flood-damaged electrical appliances.