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CGE weather response and power restoration in Chile

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The electricity distributor CGE has responded to severe weather events across different regions of Chile. Initially, the company activated preventive operations plans in the O’Higgins and Valparaíso regions to prepare for forecasted intense rain and wind. These measures included deploying emergency brigades, pruning teams, and mobile assistance units, specifically targeting the protection of electro-dependent clients. Following subsequent severe weather in northern Chile—including unusual rains, high winds, sandstorms, and alluvial flows—CGE transitioned to recovery efforts. In the Arica-Parinacota, Tarapacá, and Antofagasta regions, the company worked to restore power to areas like Caleta Chipana and Río Loa after infrastructure damage, such as collapsed poles, occurred. To address the impact, CGE deployed mobile backup generators and announced compensation measures for customers who experienced outages exceeding 20 hours or suffered food losses. In Arica, municipal authorities and CGE have ~~since~~ coordinated responses to electrical ~~emergencies caused by heavy rainfall.~~ emergencies. Between August 14 and August 18, 2025, the Municipality of Arica’s Lighting Department repaired 120 electrical faults resulting from intense rain, investing over 10 million pesos to repair electrical panels and collapsed wiring. Local officials noted ~~that the situation caused~~ significant losses for farmers ~~in the valleys~~ and reported ~~issues regarding~~ the theft of electrical panel covers for scrap metal. More recently, wind gusts exceeding 70 kilometers per hour in Arica caused further damage to the electrical distribution network, including blown roofs and flying debris. CGE deployed specialized brigades to repair medium-voltage poles and lines in sectors such as Diego Portales and Azolas, Santiago Arata, and Bajo Chinchorro. The company has committed to ~~improving communication with residents regarding ongoing repairs and network maintenance.~~ maintaining technical teams on the ground to monitor the grid as weather conditions persist.

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