BVIEC expects 100% power restoration by week’s end- Dr. Smith
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The passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto in the VI on August 13, 2024, caused damage in the territory including downed power lines.
The electricity company has been working to restore power while battling a recent cyber-attack that has forced all systems to be shut down.
According to the General Manager of BVIEC, Dr. Neil M. Smith, linesmen who were sent to assist BVIEC’s sister company in St. Vincent and the Grenadines following the passage of Hurricane Beryl there have now returned home.
“They came and they went to work immediately… I think some of them went home after 12 that night,” Dr. Smith said describing the company’s linesmen as some of the most skilled and dedicated in the region.
He assured BVIEC customers that they should expect full restoration of their electricity service by the end of the week.
Dr. Smith also said external assistance is not needed at this time adding, “We’re actually thinking of going out again to help other people”.
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