Public Service Announcement – Unscheduled Power Outage in Progress – Ipan, Talofofo Cruz Heights Area 24 March 2020

Re: Unscheduled Power Outage

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

UPDATE: 

All customers restored at 3:45 p.m.

Repairs were made to a defective lightning arrester. 

The Guam Power Authority advises that there is an unscheduled power outage in progress:

Reported at 1:51 p.m.

Cause/Findings:  GPA crews en-route to determine cause of the power outage

Estimated Time of Outage:  Unknown at this time

The area(s) affected include:  Ipan, Talofofo – All of Cruz Heights area; approximately 80 customers

REASON:  GPA crews will advise assessment and restoration time shortly.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure safety to the line crews working in the area. GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while crews are working.

Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this information at guampowerauthority.com or on GPA’s Facebook page.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Public Service Announcement – Unscheduled Power Outage in Progress – Barrigada Heights

Re: Unscheduled Power Outage

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Monday, 23 March 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.

UPDATE: 

All but approximately 8 customers restored at 4:20 p.m.

Remaining customers:  will be restored following repairs to damaged pad mount transformer.

GPA ANNOUNCES POWER UNSCHEDULED OUTAGE IN PROGRESS

Monday, 23 March 2020

The Guam Power Authority advises that there is an on-going, unscheduled power outage in progress:

Reported at 3:17 p.m.

Cause/Findings:  GPA crews en-route

Estimated Time of Outage:  Unknown at this time

The area(s) affected include:  Barrigada Heights-North Sabana Street impacting approximately 198 customers

REASON:  GPA crews will advise assessment and restoration time shortly.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure safety to the line crews working in the area. GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while crews are working.

Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this information on GPA’s Facebook page.

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Public Service Announcement – Unscheduled Power Outage in Progress - - Harmon Industrial Park and Tumon 19 March 2020

Re: Unscheduled Power Outage in Progress - Harmon Industrial Park and Tumon

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Thursday, 19 March 2020 @ 12:00 p.m.

UNSCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE IN PROGRESS

The Guam Power Authority announces an unscheduled power outage in progress as follows:

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Outage Time:  10:35a.m.

Estimated Repair Completion:  Undetermined/GPA Crews En-route to Investigate

Location:              Harmon Industrial Park and Tumon

Time:                     Undetermined/GPA Crews En-route to Investigate

Reason:                Unknown at this time.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure safety to the line crews working in the area.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while crews are working.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may also view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page

Local Outage Notice for the Tumon Area - Scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Parts of Tumon

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Tumon: Tun Ramon Street, Santos Street and Joaquin Santos Street, VIP Restaurant, Acanta Mall, Live House, Tumon Lobster and Grill, Lotus Surf Shop, Fuji Ichiban, Villa De Coco, Blue Pacific Lattice, Kitetsu Apartments and Guam Villa Apartments and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  Contractors will be installing new underground primary cables to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Yigo Area - Scheduled for Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Yigo Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include: Yigo: Machanaonao Road inward towards the Changuian Memorial Site and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be replacing 4 each/45-foot wooden power poles, to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Leo Palace Area - Scheduled for Thursday, 19 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Thursday, 19 March 2020 @ 2:30pm

 GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Leo Palace Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Thursday, 19 March 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Leo Palace: Lakeview Drive and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Dededo area Scheduled for Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 @ 11:00a.m.

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Dededo Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 10 March 2020

From 10:00am – 11:00am (1 hour)

The area(s) affected include: Dededo: Batulo Street, Bumachacho Street, Aga Boulevard, Wusstig Road and Paradise Estates and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work on power pole top hardware(s), to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Yigo Area Scheduled for Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 @ 2:30pm

  

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Yigo Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 10 March 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include: Yigo: Machanaonao Road inward towards the Changuian Memorial Site and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be replacing 4 each/45-foot wooden power poles, to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice– Parts of Tumon for Wednesday, 04 March 2020

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 04 March 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Parts of Tumon

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 04 March 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Tumon: Tun Ramon Street, Santos Street and Joaquin Santos Street, VIP Restaurant, Acanta Mall, Live House, Tumon Lobster and Grill, Lotus Surf Shop, Fuji Ichiban, Villa De Coco, Blue Pacific Lattice, Kitetsu Apartments and Guam Villa Apartments, Fiesta Hotel to Fujita Road and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  Contractors will be installing new underground primary cables. to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice – Barrigada Area for Wednesday 04 March 2020

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 04 March 2020 @ 2:00pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Barrigada Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 04 March 2020

From 09:00am – 2:00pm (5 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Barrigada: Parts of Borja Street, Tun Juan White Street, Payne Street, JC White Street and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Short Intermittent Power Outages for GPA Ratepayers 02-2020

Local Outage Notice and Traffic Flow Modification – Asan/Maina

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2020 @ 1:00pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE

and TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATION – Asan-Maina

The Guam Power Authority advises that there will be a power outage on:

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

From 09:00am – 1:00pm (4 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Asan/Maina: parts of Maina from Murray Road to the Bordallo and

Diaz areas, Cherreta Street, Angoco area, Binakle Road, Navy H-frame P-138 and customers in the surrounding areas.

Two 30-minute interruption(s) of service: at 09:00am and again at 1:00pm will affect residents of Maina village and the Murray Road area.

Reason:  GPA line crews will be performing maintenance work to improve power quality and reliability.

Motorists are advised there will be traffic flow modifications in the area of Binakle Road and Route 6; including the possibility of traffic being reduced to one lane, or closed, if necessary for safety reasons.

Motorists, please proceed with caution in this work areas and when driving near road side crews.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in this area, but this power outage/traffic modification advisory is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA line crews are performing work.

Your patience and understanding is most appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this information on GPA's Facebook page.

Emergency Power Outage Notice for Areas in Harmon Today, Wednesday 19 February 2020

Re: Emergency Power Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2020 @ 1:45pm

GPA ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGES

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage will occur as follows: 

Today, Wednesday, 19 February 2020

From 12:30pm – for approximately 20 Minutes

The area(s) affected include:  Harmon: from the GPA Harmon Substation to the Navy Booster pump across from the Micronesia Mall to the Tumon Maui Well.

REASON:  GPA crews will be making emergency repairs, to improve power quality and reliability.

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Today, Wednesday, 19 February 2020

From 12:50pm – for approximately 40 Minutes

The area(s) affected include:  Harmon:  Down Route 1 on the left side to the Australian Cable Station area, down to San Vitores Road.

REASON:  GPA crews will be making emergency repairs, to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for Parts of Tumon

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Parts of Tumon

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Tumon: Outback Steak House, Guam Plaza Hotel, Tarza Water Park, Rivera Lane, Chichirica Land and Bisita Lane and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  Contractors will be installing new underground primary power cables, to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Yigo Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Yigo Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Yigo:  Machanaonao Road inward towards the Changuian Memorial Site and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be changing out/replacing 4 each/45 foot wooden poles, to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA's Facebook page

6:30PM UPDATE 12 FEBRUARY 2020 Parts of Talofofo and along Route 17 to Apra Heights Area

UNSCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE IN PROGRESS–

Due to Earlier Large Fire in Area

Parts of Talofofo and along Route 17 to Apra Heights Area

UPDATE

The fire was extinguished and GPA crews are working to replace a 55-foot power pole, with lines and hardware(s).

GPA has re-routed power to all customers in the area affected by the earlier outage.

At the time the new power pole is set in place, and the line and hardware(s) ready to be energized, customers can expect a brief 10-minute outage.

Customers affected in the area: Talofofo, from the Talofofo Golf Course area along the left side to Route 17 towards Apra Heights, Bishop C. Flores Street, past the GPA wind turbine

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Unscheduled Power Outage in Progress Notice for the Talofofo Area

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 TBD

The Guam Power Authority advises that an unscheduled power outage is in progress.

GPA received a report of a fire in the area. GPA crews drove to the site and observed fire flames burning high nearly reaching the GPA power lines.

Power has been interrupted to the area:  in Talofofo, from the Talofofo Golf Course area along the left side to Route 17 towards Apra Heights, Bishop C. Flores Street, past the GPA wind turbine

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Power Out Time:  3:40pm

Estimated Power Restoration Time:  to be determined

REASON:  GPA crews are troubleshooting and will restore once the fire has been extinguished and a determination has been made that it is safe to restore power to the area.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for Dededo: Bumuchachu Street

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Friday, 14 February 2020 @ 2:00pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Dededo

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Friday, 14 February 2020

From 09:00am – 2:00pm (5 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Dededo:  Bumuchachu Street.

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work on primary power lines to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Tumon Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Parts of Tumon

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Tumon:  Nikko, Nikko Tsubaki, Gun Beach and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA's Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Asan/Maina Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Asan/Maina Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

From 09:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Asan/Maina:  from Murray Road, Binakle Road, Bordallo residence, Diaz Ranch, Cherreta Street, Angoco area, Navy H-frame primary taps on P-138 and customers in the surrounding areas.

Two 30-minute interruption(s) of service:   at 09:00 a.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. 

The area affected by the 30-minute interruption of service includes:  residences in Maina village, Murray road and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be upgrading power lines installing hardware(s) to improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA's Facebook page.

REVISED Scheduled Outage Notice for the Tumon Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 @ 2:00pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Tumon Area

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

From 08:00am – 2:00pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Tumon:  Tun Ramon Street, Santos Street and Joaquin Santos Street, the VIP Restaurant, Acanta Mall, Live House, Tumon Lobster Grill, Lotus Surf Shop, Fuji Ichiban, Villa De Coco, Blue Pacific Lattice, Kitetsu Apartments and Guam Villa Apartments.

Two 30-minute interruption(s) of service:   at 08:00 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. 

The area affected by the 30-minute interruption of service includes:  the Fiesta Hotel to Fujita Road and customers in the surrounding areas.

REASON:  GPA crews will be installing new underground primary power line cables.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Barrigada Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Thursday, 13 February 2020 @ 2:00pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Barrigada 

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Thursday, 13 February 2020

From 09:00am – 2:00pm (5 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Barrigada: Parts of the Toto Canada Loop Road, Ryan’s Circle, Taison Way, Chalan Sabana, Chalan Canada, Chalan Brandi, Chalan Endon, Blas Street and customers in the surrounding area(s).

REASON:  GPA crews will be performing maintenance work, which will improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.

Local Outage Notice for the Machanao, Dededo Area

Re: Scheduled Outage Notice

For Release: On Receipt

End Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2020 @ 2:30pm

GPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE – Machanao, Dededo

The Guam Power Authority advises that a power outage is scheduled as follows: 

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

From 08:30am – 2:30pm (6 hours)

The area(s) affected include:  Machanao, Dededo:  Chalan Batannga and Chalan Bulik

REASON:  GPA crews will be replacing wooden power poles with concrete power poles; to include installing hardware and lines, which will improve power quality and reliability.

Customers using backup generators, please ensure your main breaker is in the OPEN position to ensure the safety of the GPA crews working on the lines.

GPA regrets the inconvenience caused to customers in these areas, but the outage is necessary as a safety precaution while the GPA crews are performing this work.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Editor’s note:  Customers, may view this power outage information on GPA’s Facebook page.