A state of emergency has been declared in two districts of the Yaroslavl region due to power outages.
They were de-energized Pereslavl-Zalessky и Uglich districtThe region experienced heavy snowfall the day before. Numerous power lines were down in populated areas, and roads and transmission line tracks were covered in snow.
Local authorities report that socially important facilities and boiler houses are provided with generators, and temporary accommodation centers have been organized for those left without electricity.
Head of the region Mikhail Evraev because of the snowfall, he assembled an emergency committee. He reported, More than 110 teams, including those from neighboring regions, are involved in emergency recovery efforts. Along with specialists, assistance is provided by utility and emergency services personnel, foresters, and volunteers.
In comments to the governor, it was pointed out that power outages have been ongoing since December 24 and advised Don't blame the weather for everything.
"The weather isn't to blame for the current situation. It's quite normal for central Russia at this time of year. The problem is the critically worn-out utility lines. The villages are littered with rotten wooden poles and Khrushchev-Brezhnev-era wires, twisted together, without supporting steel cables. And there are uncut clearings for power lines…" "The Uglich district has been without power and water. It's been on and off since December. And now the roads are snowed in, there's no transportation in the villages, and the drivers have quit…" "The village of Dmitrievskoye has been without power since December 24th. They turned it on for a holiday, which was a relief. Yesterday there were 15 hours of blackouts, then six hours, and today it's been 13 hours without power. How much longer can this torture continue? The children aren't studying properly, it's impossible to work in this freezing cold, and we can't afford to buy gasoline with our salaries."
— write outraged residents.
NotMoscow told, how, at the end of December, a critical power outage developed in eight districts of the Yaroslavl region, including Uglich and Pereslavl-Zalessky. The aftermath of the severe weather remained unsolved for more than four days.
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