Burkina Faso: Power outages planned in parts of Ouagadougou Sept. 17

Event

The national electrical company of Burkina Faso, Sonabel, plans to temporarily suspend electricity service in parts of Ouagadougou 08:00 to 12:00 Sept. 17. Affected areas include Cissin, Pissy, Paglayiri, City Abdul service Saaba, USTA Saaba Bargo, Gampela, Gonsin, Gumissin, Goose leg, and Gonse University. The suspension is due to the connection of new distribution stations.

Localized disruptions are possible in the affected areas around the city. Malfunctioning traffic signals could increase disruptions for ground transportation. Cellular and mobile services could be affected. The planned power outage could also result in the temporary unavailability of essential services such as ATMs and filling stations. Plan for possible continued electrical disruptions after the planned timeframe.

Advice

Charge mobile and communication devices when possible and ensure backup batteries are available. Plan for road travel delays due to possible malfunctioning or nonfunctional traffic lights in affected areas. Exercise caution when driving in the impacted areas. Verify that security systems are working. Ensure that generators are functional and refuel devices where necessary. Identify business-critical functions that require a power supply.