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Yakut GRES carries out drills aimed at thwarting potential terrorist attacks

Anti-terrorism exercise involving operational units was carried out at Yakutskaya GRES, a RusHydro Group subsidiary. Safety drills focused on emergency response and included evacuation of staff from the joint auxiliary building.

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Emergency preparedness exercises aimed at combating terrorism and managing unexpected crises were...
Emergency preparedness exercises aimed at combating terrorism and managing unexpected crises were carried out on the grounds of Yakutsk GRES P.J.S.C. 'Yakutskenergo', an affiliate of RusHydro Group. The team participated in simulated emergency responses, focusing on staff evacuation from the combined auxiliary structure.

Yakut GRES carries out drills aimed at thwarting potential terrorist attacks

At Yakutsk GRES, a subsidiary of PAO "Yakutskenergo" and part of the RusHydro Group, emergency drills were conduct to thwart potential terroristic activities. Participants included operational service personnel who practiced emergency procedures and terrorism prevention measures during the exercise.

In a simulated emergency scenario, the station's energy workers executed evacuation drills, quickly relocating staff from the combined auxiliary building. Members of the emergency rescue squad performed a mock rescue operation, extracting an injured individual whilst concurrently extinguishing a fire.

Electrical safety checks were carried out by electrical shop specialists at Yakutsk GRES, enabling Russia's EMERCOM employees to operate near electrical installations during the simulated transformer fire. Of note, a remotely controlled unmanned robot was deployed and tested during the drill, effectively extinguishing a transformer fire.

In the conclusion of the exercise, organised by the regional energy operations headquarters, all participants successfully completed their assigned tasks, demonstrating readiness to address emergency situations effectively. Vasily Sivtsev, Chief Specialist for Civil Defense and Emergencies, commended the participants' diligence and preparation during the drill.

Typical emergency drills at large power plants like Yakutsk GRES often encompass terrorism prevention exercises, evacuation drills, rescue operations, and fire extinguishing operations using unmanned robots. These advanced drills ensure that personnel are well-prepared to manage diverse emergency situations seamlessly.

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