JPS installs mobile power unit, restoring electricity to 850 customers in Bethel Town, Westmorland

Electricity has been restored to another section of Westmoreland, with some 850 customers of Bethel Town receiving power.

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) officially installed an emergency mobile power generation unit in Bethel Town last Friday. 

JPS said the innovative solution is expected to provide electricity beginning with essential services and commercial centres before expanding to surrounding communities in keeping with its restoration protocol.

Even as work continues in both Bethel Town and Darliston, JPS is again reminding these customers to prepare their homes and businesses to safely receive power.

Customers who experienced high winds should be especially vigilant. 

With high wind speeds, potheads as well as private poles or fixtures that take power from the connection point to their homes may have become dislodged or damaged.

JPS is warning customers who experienced flooding that water may have gotten into sockets or wiring; and structural damage such as cracked walls or a damaged roof may prevent them from safely receiving electricity. 

It is urging these customers to have a licensed electrician examine their premises and inform them of whether they will need to be re-certified by the government electrical regulator ; if so, they may reach out to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund for assistance.

JPS says it continues to work to restore customers as quickly and as safely as possible and thanks customers for their patience and understanding as the country works to recover from the destruction of Category 5 hurricane Melissa.