What do you do in the case of a massive power out. Raed Arafat: People must be able to handle on their own over 72 hours / DSU guide

The Department for Emergency Situations and the Intelligent Energy Association made a practical guide for situations in which a black-out (general current up) would appear. Romanians are advised what to do before, during and after the interruption in electricity supply.

• In Romania, the last huge damage in the electricity network took place on January 8, 2021, at 15:05 local time, when for one hour six counties in the northwest of the country were left: Alba, Satu Mare, Maramureș, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj and Sibiu.

“Even if in Romania there is no major damage situation on the electricity network, such events can occur at any time from various causes, such as extreme meteorological phenomena, such as strong wind, abundant snow and flooding torrential rains. Until the situation is remedied, a minimum of preparation can help. It runs from the lack of energy supply ”, it is shown in a common statement.

The material contains recommendations on the behavior that each of us should adopt before, during a major power outlet or after resuming the power supply.

First of all, make sure you have prepared an emergency backpack, containing:

• Flashlight and batteries for this;
• Radio with batteries;
• Cash money;
• Copies of insurance and other important documents;
• First-aid materials (first aid kit);
• First necessity drugs and for different types of medical conditions;
• Hygiene articles: wet towels, sanitary alcohol, disinfectant solutions;
• Bottled water, minimum 2 l/person/day;
• Non -perishable food that does not require boiling, baking or cooling (eg canned);
• Thick blankets/tent/sleeping bag, warm winter clothing and clothing
  Easy, light and wide, made of natural fibers, for summer.

What is good to do during a power feather

During an interruption for a longer period of electricity supply it is important to inform ourselves from official sources, which is why listening to a radio station is very useful.

It is recommended to keep a light switch to find out when electricity comes back, while we disconnect all the appliances from the outlet to prevent their failure due to energy fluctuations.

We need to check if relatives and neighbors need assistance, especially if they are old or have medical problems. Also, unnecessary trips are to be avoided.

Increased attention will be paid to the creation of a protective microclimate, by methods specific to the seasons in winter-summer, the protection against cold or excessive heat, the preservation of food and bodily hygiene. Permanent contact with those around you can drive away feelings of depression and provide a healthy perspective on crisis situations.

Always, after a major current, we must allow the electrical system to stabilize before reconnecting the electrical appliances. It is forbidden to approach the areas where electrical cables have fallen and the authorities about these situations have been announced.

An assessment of food and medicines that could not be refrigerated is required.

Arafat: The guide helps citizens become self -sufficient for at least 72 hours

“The preparation of the population is an essential pillar of the European Union strategy for prevention and response to threats. One of the key recommendations is the development of guides to help citizens become self-sufficient for a minimum period of 72 hours, in the case of an emergency or a disaster. In this sense, we have developed with the intelligence of the association. electric.

The guide has the same structure as those already existing on the national platform FIIPREGAT.ro and offers, in an accessible language, concrete tips on what to do before, during and after a major current. We want every citizen to be aware that a proper training can transform him into his own savior in crisis situations, with whom, unfortunately, we are confronted more and more. ”, The Secretary of State in May, the head of the Emergency Department, Raed Arafat.

“The interruptions in the power supply in Europe and not only during this year have caused many of us to ask how to act in such a situation. We have gathered in this guide a series of recommendations regarding the actions we have to take in the case of a major power out Prepared to cope with any unforeseen situation ”, said Monica David, president of the intelligent Energy Association.

In April, a massive current wedge left millions of consumers without electricity in Spain, Portugal and some areas of France.

In Romania, the last huge damage in the electricity network took place on January 8, 2021, at 15:05 local time, when for one hour six counties in the northwest of the country were left: Alba, Satu Mare, Maramureș, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj and Sibiu.