This Thursday morning, Paris is facing new power outages affecting several neighborhoods in the capital. The 18th, 9th, 16th, and 5th arrondissements are particularly affected by these power outages, which are due to both unforeseen technical incidents and essential maintenance work carried out by Enedis. If you live in one of these areas, here is what you need to know about the streets affected and the restoration times announced by the electricity network operator.
In the 18th arrondissement, a technical incident has been ongoing since this morning. Enedis teams are on the ground to resolve the problem, which the operator itself describes as "difficult." For residents of Rue de Clignancourt and Rue des Amiraux, service is not expected to return to normal before 1 p.m. at the earliest.
In addition to these unexpected outages, Enedisis continuingits renovation work to secure the network before the cold weather sets in. Although planned, this work is disrupting the daily lives of local residents. In western Paris, an area of the 16th and 2nd arrondissements is affected, particularlyAvenue Henri Martin, Boulevard Lannes,Avenue Marceau, andRue d'Alexandrie, where work is expected to continue until 1 p.m.
In the 5th arrondissement, the Quai d'Austerlitz, Place Valhubert, Rue François Bloch-Lainé, and Rue Tiphaine in the 15th will also experience these forced outages, again until 1:00 p.m., except for the latter, which will be back on at the end of the morning around 11:45 a.m. As for the Opéra district, residents of Rue Taitbout will have to wait until 12:45 p.m., and those of Rue du Helderuntil 1:15 p.m., on a rainy day when the light is not at its best.
When faced with a power outage, there are a few things you can do to limit inconvenience and ensure your safety. First tip: do not open the doors of your refrigerator or freezer. A closed appliance will stay cold for 4 to 6 hours, which will prevent your food from spoiling. Also remember to unplug sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and internet boxes to protect them from power surges that can occur when the power suddenly comes back on.
Be careful with false good ideas: never use gas or coal space heaters indoors, as you risk exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning. In case of an emergency, such as a downed power line, a damaged electrical box, or a burning smell, move away immediately and contactEnedis's emergency repair service at 972-67-50-75, available 24/7.
If you notice an unreported power outage in your street, you can inform your neighbors and help improve the flow of information. The Selectra website provides a form for reporting current outages and viewing an updated list of affected streets in Paris.
