Scheduled Power Outages Affect Communities in Veracruz and Jalisco

The Federal Electricity Commission has scheduled temporary power outages affecting multiple communities across the states of Veracruz and Jalisco for maintenance and infrastructure improvement work. Residents in the impacted areas were urged to prepare for the service interruptions, which vary in duration depending on the specific location.

In the municipality of Paso de Ovejas, Veracruz, authorities announced a series of scheduled blackouts impacting 18 localities from November 10 through November 12. The daily suspensions take place between 09:30 and 16:00 hours in a staggered manner to enhance the quality and reliability of the electrical service.

On the first day of the schedule, eight communities experienced a six-and-a-half-hour outage. The affected areas included Angostillo, Acazonica, Rancho Nuevo, Limón, Xocotitla, Vista Hermosa, Paso Panal, and Patancán.

The maintenance schedule in Veracruz continues on subsequent days. Five additional localities, including Pachuquilla, Rincón Panal, G. Mocho, Ternera, and Remudadero, face service suspensions, while a final group consisting of El Cocuyo, Cerro Guzmán, Boquerón, Los Amigos, and Las Grutas is scheduled for interruptions.

Local authorities addressed rumors circulating on social media that linked the power cuts to an emergency situation involving preparedness kits, clarifying that the outages are strictly routine maintenance. Officials advised the public to rely exclusively on official state, municipal, or Civil Protection channels for accurate information.

Meanwhile, residents in Jalisco also experienced a scheduled power interruption. The municipality of Tequila noted a suspension affecting the El Ranchito neighborhood, specifically along Toluca and Leandro Valle streets.

The outage in Jalisco lasted for eight hours, beginning at 08:30 and concluding at 16:30 hours, as part of ongoing improvements to the municipal distribution networks. Similar maintenance operations have occurred in recent weeks across different areas.

Authorities recommend that affected residents charge electronic devices in advance, unplug non-essential appliances to protect them from potential power surges, and keep refrigerators closed to preserve food. Residents experiencing prolonged outages or additional issues can contact the utility provider directly for assistance.