Grandma explained why in the 90s, often turned off the lights, did not hear this

What is a planned blackout, in Ukraine first learned in the 90s. The main reason was barter payments for electricity, when only 6% of payment was carried out in monetary terms. The situation has also been negatively affected. high debtThis is due to the difficult economic situation in the country.



The problem was exacerbated by record low coal reserves at thermal power plants, which prevented them from raising their productivity at a time when electricity consumption was rising due to a sharp drop in temperature.

Today, Ukrainians are again facing power outages. How to deal with this problem these days, editorial board "Site" He says in today’s article.

In the 90s, power shortages could lead to equipment failure. In order to prevent accidents in the power grid, controllers were forced to enter controlled-out in order to maintain a balance between use and production.

The previous adversity was more enthusiastic than it is now. People learned to overcome everyday difficulties, adapting to the new realities of life. And the youth joked that the authorities deliberately invented this in order to get a demographic surge in the country, to raise the birth rate, which fell lower and lower every year. It was a joke, but the situation was not so tragic.



In February 2022, Ukraine was subjected to Russian aggression, as a result of which the invader systematically launches missile strikes on critical infrastructure, destroying them with cynical tenacity.

With the onset of severe cold weather, the load on the power system of the country increases significantly, and, given the ongoing attacks on substations, Ukrainians are advised to be ready not only for more or less predictable fan blackouts, but also for a longer absence of several days or even weeks.

To survive difficult times, people remember not so long ago past days and the advice of the older generation, which has already faced similar trials in the 90s. These recommendations may still be useful today.

1. Get additional sources of food. You'll be up to date and can stay in touch.
   
   
   
   
2. You need to insulate your home as much as possible, have a supply of warm clothes and blankets. If you have a tourist tent, and in the apartment in winter heating problems, put a tent on the bed or in the middle of the room, throw a blanket there and go to bed there. Inside the tent, you'll get a few degrees warmer.
   
   
   
   
3. It is necessary to make supplies of drinking and technical water, since in case of a power outage, neither the pump to pump water nor the elevator will work to facilitate the delivery of bottled water to the apartment from the store. It is appropriate to keep a thermos with hot water on hand. So you can brew hot tea or coffee and warm up any minute.
4. There should be a stock of products for which storage does not require a refrigerator. If you have prepared for the future a pan of borscht, soup or roast, it must be boiled after heating, in this way you will extend the shelf life of the dish.
   
   
   
   
5. In the cold season, you can store food on the balcony. It is advisable to put meat and lard in a bag or box, otherwise they can eat birds. Fruits and vegetables are better packed in a foam box or covered with an old blanket. It should be borne in mind that on the balcony on the south side of the house there will be significant temperature changes.
6. At night, it is prudent to wear clothes with reflective elements and, overcoming the roadway, it is worth highlighting yourself with a flashlight or phone beam.
   
   
   
   

All these tips will help to survive a planned power outage without problems. This is a lot of inconvenience, but we were prepared for the fact that this winter will be difficult. Remember that it is very important to save electricity. We are ready for anything, which means we will stand up and cope with everything. Don't lose hope!