A distressing incident unfolded yesterday at the home of Sherita Crandon when a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) light post crashed into her bedroom around 3:45 PM. Crandon, who was bonding with her newborn baby at the time, rushed to safety upon hearing a strange sound, only to find the light post had fallen inside her room.
At the moment of the incident, other family members were downstairs with her one-year-old niece. After ensuring the safety of her family, Crandon attempted to contact GPL for assistance. However, she described the process as lengthy and frustrating, stating that her call was abruptly cut off after she explained the urgency of the situation.
Fortunately, a nearby GPL employee heard the noise and came over to help, ultimately contacting a response team. A team arrived around 4:30 PM but was unable to resolve the issue, stating that the supervisor would be coming. When the supervisor arrived at 5:00 PM, Crandon asked about accommodations for the night, expressing concern for her and her baby’s safety. She reported that her questions were met with indifference.
The GPL crew from New Amsterdam arrived around 5:20 PM to assess the situation and began working. However, they did not complete the repairs until after 1:00 AM the following day. Crandon’s mother was told that a team would come from Georgetown to fix the house.
By 12:15 PM today, the Georgetown team arrived on-site, but as of 3:59 PM, no further work had been done to secure Crandon’s room for sleeping. She expressed frustration over the ongoing discomfort, highlighting that her room is filled with glass shards from the incident and questioning where she and her baby would sleep.
Crandon criticized the GPL staff, stating that while they were safe at home with their families, she and her baby were left in an uncomfortable and unsafe living situation. The uncertainty of how many more nights they would have to endure this predicament remains a significant concern for her.
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