GPA Media Release: GPA Continues Restoration Efforts with 15 Active Line Crews with Bucket Trucks Supporting Post-Super Typhoon Bavi Restoration

GPA Media Release: GPA Continues Restoration Efforts with 15 Active Line Crews with Bucket Trucks Supporting Post-Super Typhoon Bavi Restoration

(Fadian, Mangilao) – Following this morning’s Power System Status Restoration update, Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its island-wide restoration efforts with 15 active line crews equipped with bucket trucks repairing and restoring the Island-Wide Power System (IWPS). Crews are working a minimum of 12-hours, day and evening shifts to ensure continuous 24/7 restoration operations.

Additionally, we are awaiting arrival of the 8 bucket trucks, utility trucks and step vans that are safely stored in Saipan. These equipment and vehicles are currently being coordinated for its return as soon as possible to Guam.

The crews are primarily utilizing 45-foot to 65-foot bucket trucks, which are the standard equipment used for the majority of restoration work, including repairs to transmission and distribution lines.

GPA also has additional support trucks available, including a longer-reach 120-foot bucket truck and shorter-reach ones.

GPA crews are working night and day throughout the island as part of our ongoing restoration efforts and asks the community’s patience and understanding as restoration work continues.