Storm affects energy in Ribeirão Preto, Sertãozinho and five other cities in the region

Storm with winds of 70 km/h causes damage in Ribeirão Preto, SP The storm that hit the region of Ribeirão Preto (SP) in the early hours of this Friday (24) affected the power supply in the city and in Dumont, Barrinha, Guariba, Santa Ernestina, Sertãozinho and Taquaritinga, according to CPFL. The gusts, according to the company, reached 121 km/h. Images circulating on social media show trees fallen on top of power poles. At some points, CPFL works in partnership with Civil Defense and the Fire Department. According to CPFL, all personnel, including the reinforcement of teams from other regions of the concession area, are mobilized to restore energy. "CPFL continues to work uninterruptedly to restore power supply to affected customers. At some points, work is being carried out", says the note from the power and light company. According to the company, the guideline is that no one touches broken wires or tree branches that are over the power grid. The recommendation is to immediately contact CPFL and the Fire Department and wait for assistance. Be part of the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Rua Florêncio de Abreu, in Ribeirão Preto, SP Disclosure How to contact CPFL The call center operates on the number 0800 010 1010. Power outages can be registered via the company's digital channels: