Jerusalem Electricity Company Raises Maximum Readiness for the Deep Atmospheric Depression

SadaNews - The Jerusalem District Electricity Company has raised its maximum readiness in preparation for the deep atmospheric depression expected to affect the region over the next three days. Meteorological data indicates that the country will experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a significant drop in temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday, December 10 and 11, 2025.

The Director of Technical Affairs at the company, Engineer Salah, confirmed that the technical and administrative teams continue to enhance their preparedness to deal with the effects of the depression, clarifying that the company activates its emergency plan and disseminates a series of procedures across its branches and departments to ensure the continuity of service and minimize any potential impact on electricity networks. These procedures include canceling all pre-scheduled work programs during the depression period, focusing on necessary maintenance works, and preparing technical teams to work around the clock according to organized shift programs, in addition to ensuring the readiness of equipment, saws, vehicles, testing tools, carrying out necessary transfers within the main stations, securing vital materials in central and branch warehouses, and enhancing the shifts of the unified contact center to ensure a rapid response to subscribers' calls.

In parallel, the company urges subscribers to adhere to electrical and home safety guidelines during the expected weather conditions, emphasizing that following proper behaviors reduces potential risks and helps ensure everyone's safety during the period of the depression. The company stresses a set of important guidelines, the most notable of which are:

– Charge emergency lighting (battery-operated) lamps.
– Ensure the safety of insulation for external electrical installations and close the covers for sockets exposed to rain.
– Check the ground fault circuit interrupter using the designated test button.
– Ensure the safety of electrical installations inside homes, especially in old buildings.
– Provide heating means that do not rely on electricity and ensure the safety of the electric heating devices used.
– Keep electrical appliances away from areas prone to water leaks.
– Check gutters and rainwater drains to ensure that water does not accumulate near electricity installations.
– Ensure there is a sufficient balance in prepaid meters.
– Immediately report any risks, malfunctions, or power outages by calling:
From Jerusalem: *026269333*
From other Palestinian areas: *022947650*
Or through the short number: *#800**.

Reports can also be submitted and guidelines followed via the company app *JDECO*.

The Jerusalem District Electricity Company confirms that its teams will continue to work around the clock throughout the depression period, urging everyone to adhere to safety guidelines, wishing safety for all and hoping to pass through the weather condition with minimal damage possible.