SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is preparing to energize the power grid in Lower Base, parts of Garapan and Middle Road starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, and is issuing an urgent safety warning to all residents and businesses in those areas with generators or solar power systems.
Anyone connected to a generator or solar system must turn off their main circuit breaker immediately. Failure to do so will create an unsafe condition for line crews restoring power. CUC said line crews will be adding load as they continue the restoration process.
The three areas being energized are Lower Base, Garapan from Beach Road between Hotel Street and the former Atkins Kroll location, and Middle Road from Lower Miha to IT&E Oleai.
Home and business owners are encouraged to be present at their property when power is being restored.
