Officials declare emergency in response to power outages as of April 20
Category: Security
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
04/20/2024 (Ecuador) - Develop or review business continuity plan (BCP) sections regarding utility outages. Identify business-critical functions that require a power supply. Invest in generators and, if applicable, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. Power laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other business or travel-critical appliances regularly. Plan for business disruptions and travel delays due to traffic congestion during outages. For safety reasons, monitor generators while they are operating due to potential fires. Unplug appliances and electronic equipment to protect against surge damage when power resumes. Heed the directives of officials.
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Ministry of Energy and Mines
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