Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – In the aftermath of Hurricane Lidia, residents in several Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods are grappling with a prolonged power outage. Despite the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) working diligently, some areas have been without electricity since Tuesday night, leading to growing frustration among the affected residents.
The CFE reported that they have managed to restore power to 85 percent of the affected areas in the region. However, the damage caused by Hurricane Lidia continues to disrupt the lives of many communities. Notably, the hurricane’s strong winds toppled power lines, light poles, and transformers, leaving approximately 121,590 residents in Puerto Vallarta without electricity. While the CFE has made progress in restoring power, there’s still work to be done.
A significant challenge facing the restoration efforts is that the affected areas are often difficult to access due to the hurricane’s impact. To ensure the safety of both the public and CFE personnel, the CFE is working closely with Civil Protection authorities to coordinate their efforts.
The CFE’s response team is a formidable force with 1,025 electricians, 146 cranes, 427 vehicles, 62 emergency generators, 25 lighting towers, and 3 helicopters. Despite these resources, the restoration work is complex and requires time.
Residents in neighborhoods like El Cerro, Buenos Aires, El Remance, Lázaro Cárdenas, 5 de Diciembre, and others are facing hardships due to the prolonged power outage. Their daily lives, including access to essential services, have been disrupted. Furthermore, the situation in Boca de Tomatlán is particularly dire as the community has been cut off from the outside world due to a landslide on the road. Not only are they without power, but they are also running low on water and food supplies, making the situation even more challenging.
As the CFE continues to work towards a full restoration of electricity in these affected areas, residents remain hopeful that normalcy will return soon. The authorities are aware of the dire conditions some communities face, and they are committed to resolving these issues as quickly and safely as possible.
The aftermath of Hurricane Lidia serves as a reminder of the resilience of communities in the face of natural disasters. It is a testament to the dedication of the CFE and other emergency response teams working tirelessly to bring back a sense of normalcy to these affected areas.
