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Ilocos Norte faces scheduled power outage for infrastructure upgrades
Multiple municipalities across Ilocos Norte will experience an 11-hour power interruption on Thursday as utility officials conduct equipment installation and facility improvements. The outage affects consumers served by the local electric cooperative.
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Residents and businesses across several areas of Ilocos Norte should prepare for a service disruption on August 27, when the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) will shut down power to facilitate critical infrastructure work.
The scheduled maintenance window runs from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing INEC personnel with an 11-hour window to install equipment and execute construction activities on the province's electrical systems. The cooperative issued the advisory to allow consumers adequate time to make necessary arrangements.
The power interruption is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain the region's electrical infrastructure, which serves thousands of households and businesses throughout Ilocos Norte. INEC did not specify which municipalities would be affected by the outage, though residents across multiple areas have been notified of the planned disruption.
Consumers are urged to take precautions ahead of the interruption, including securing perishable goods and charging essential devices. INEC advised the public to contact their local office for additional information regarding the specific areas and subdivisions impacted by the maintenance work.