JPS dismisses fake news about system shutdown
Published:Tuesday | July 2, 2024 | 6:43 PM
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is dismissing as fake news claims about the national grid being shutdown tonight due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Beryl.
“The company has no such intention,” declared Director of Corporate Communications at JPS, Winsome Callum.
“The system will remain operational, for as long as it is feasible to do so,” she emphasised.
The light and power company is urging members of the public to check the official JPS communication channels for credible information.
Meanwhile, JPS is reminding the public that once the weather system has passed, depending on the severity, persons may experience outages for up to several weeks.
Restoration activities will commence after the company's power delivery infrastructure has been assessed for readiness.
Essential services will be first in line, followed by major industrial zones and urban centres.
Small communities and individuals will be restored after the above groups.
“This is a time to remain calm, focused and properly informed, while we care for each other,” said Callum.
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