CGE Activates Preventive Plan, Deploys Over 1,100 Brigades for Approaching Storm System

CGE has activated its preventive operations plan and deployed more than 1,100 brigades across Chile, from the Atacama to La Araucanía regions, in anticipation of a significant frontal system expected to bring rain and wind. This unprecedented deployment aims to swiftly address potential power supply interruptions and other related emergencies.

The company has significantly increased its resources, including 225 backup generation units with a combined capacity of over 91,000 kVA. These units will be moved to critical areas to support power restoration efforts. This proactive measure is part of CGE's extensive Winter Plan 2026, which included over 170,000 maintenance activities such as pole inspections, vegetation trimming near power lines, and equipment checks.

CGE is also prioritizing customers who depend on electricity for medical needs. Specialized personnel and generators will be available for these clients. The company is directly contacting all electro-dependent customers to ensure their backup generators are functional and have sufficient fuel. A dedicated hotline, 800 203 180, is available for these customers.

In the Metropolitan Region, where CGE serves over 611,000 customers in 19 communes, 220 brigades comprising more than 600 technicians and supervisors will be deployed. Strategic bases have been established throughout the region to facilitate rapid deployment of resources, materials, and personnel for infrastructure repair and fault response. CGE has also initiated a communication plan with regional, communal, and local authorities to provide information and address priority needs, particularly concerning electro-dependent patients and electrical safety risks.

Customers can reach CGE through its free customer hotline 800 800 767, WhatsApp at +569 895 68 479, the 1Click CGE application, and its website www.cge.cl.